Staff Directory

Parish Staff Directory

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Fr. Roy Remo

Pastor, St. Charles Church and St. Matthias Church

Fr. Allan Roy E. Remo was born on March 4, 1971, in Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines, and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Caceres, Naga City, on November 22, 1997.
He completed his seminary formation at Holy Rosary Seminary and earned his theological degree from the UST Central Seminary in Manila. He obtained his Licentiate in Canon Law in 1997 and later earned a Doctorate in Canon Law from the Angelicum University in Rome in 2003.
Following his ordination, Fr. Remo served as a seminary formator and professor and later as Chancellor and Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Caceres. In 2016, he was invited to serve in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, where he held several pastoral assignments, including Associate Pastor at St. Charles Church, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, as well as Administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Church in San Francisco.
Effective July 1, 2024, Fr. Remo was appointed Pastor of St. Charles Church in San Carlos and St. Matthias Church in Redwood City.

 


Deacon Rich Foley

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

 

Rich was ordained a deacon in 2006.  His first ministry was at the St. Vincent de Paul Wellness Center in the Mission District.  He served an Archdiocesan Director of Deacon Formation from 2010-2015 and was assigned to St. Matthias Parish in 2011.

Rich has enjoyed a career of almost 50 years in public education as a middle school teacher, elementary principal, district superintendent, county curriculum director and, most recently adjunct professor of education  at NDNU.  He received his doctorate in education from the University of San Francisco in 1986.   Rich enjoys traveling and being Granpa to two adorable grandsons.  My life has been and continues to be a life of service to others—family, friends, parishioners and those in need.  


Deacon David Rolandelli

RCIA Coordinator

 

 


Joey Gutierrez

Pastoral Associate

 

I recently moved here from Texas to study for a Masters of Divinity at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. I come to you with a Bachelors degree in Religious Studies and a Masters in Pastoral Ministry. I have worked in ministry for over 22 years.

I have an adult son named Matthew who married his high-school sweetheart, Alicia, at the end of the summer. I have a mini schnauzer named Sofia, who may seem spoiled, but she has me trained well. I love to read, hike and swim when I am not studying or ministering. I enjoy playing the piano and organ in liturgy, as I have done since the 3rd grade.

My favorite saints are St. Theresa of Avila and St. Francis of Assisi. Their examples have shaped my life and ministry. I can talk about Liberation Theology for hours on end.  I look forward to meeting you all and learning more about our parish community.


Lisa Bamford

Administrative Assistant

 

In August, 2015 I joined the St. Matthias Staff as Receptionist.  You can find me in the Rectory four days a week, handling Mass requests, logging your donations, managing supplies for the Church and Hall, and generally helping Sabrina, Rich, and our priests in whatever way I can.  I am also part of the Family Support Group.  

On the personal side, I have lived here in Redwood City with my husband, Jon,  and three children for 25 years. My previous career was as a Marriage and Family Therapist; and prior to that I was in corporate Organizational Development.  Happily, for ten years I was home with my children full-time.  

I am enjoying getting to know our parishioners!  Please call or come by the Rectory if there is anything I can help you with.


Melanie Dresbach

Music Director

I returned to St Matthias in 2021 to lead the Music Ministry after having served here for many years in the early 2000s as music director and preschool music specialist.

I was an educator in east San Jose for over 50 years. I have organized and implemented a SafePlace for LGBTQ students as well as developed and funded a music lab; and taught music for expectant parents, preschoolers as well as private piano lessons for adults. I was educated in elementary teaching with an emphasis on physical ed and behavioral studies and earned an advanced degree in pastoral ministries at Santa Clara University. I have performed in central America and NorCal bay area concerts on harpsichord, piano, and organ.

I enjoy using the Music ministry, with song and musical instruments, to create and strengthen the St Matthias community and hopefully bringing joy to our congregation in this way.  Please approach me if you are interested in being a part of the music in our choir! :-))

 


Rosemary Juarez

Preschool Director