Parish Staff Directory

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Fr. Alner Nambatac

Pastor, St. Charles Church and St. Matthias Church

I am Fr. Alner Nambatac, though I prefer to be called Fr. Al. It is with a grateful heart that I have accepted this new assignment as Parochial Vicar of the wonderful parish family of Saints Charles and Matthias.

Since childhood, I have felt a deep calling to serve God as a priest. I entered the seminary at the age of 12 while in high school, was ordained in 1996, and this year I celebrate 30 years of priesthood. Glory be to God!

My vocation as a servant-priest has brought me great joy through serving the People of God in various parishes in the Philippines, in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, beginning in 2004, and in the Archdiocese of San Francisco since 2007. I am now excited to become part of this faith-filled community and to support our pastor, Fr. Remo, and the parish staff in nurturing God’s family here.

As I begin this new assignment, I ask the Lord to grant me a share in the loving and merciful Heart of Jesus, so that I may serve you with joy, compassion, and holiness. May Saints Charles and Matthias intercede for me as I undertake this ministry among you.

Please keep me in your prayers, as I assure you of mine.

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

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