Pastoral Staff

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Find our general contact information here.

Parish Clergy

FR. JOSEPH SEBASTIAN, S.V.D.

Pastor

Phone: (951) 272-3523

Email: jasebastian@sbdiocese.org


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    Fr. Joseph is a member of the Divine Word Missionary SVD priests. There are about 6000 Divine Word priests and brothers serving in 80 countries around the world.

Fr. Jose Goopio, S.V.D.

Parochial Vicar

Phone: (951) 737-1858                           

Email: jgoopio@sbdiocese.org                                       

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    Fr. Jose is a member of the Divine Word Missionary SVD priests. He is currently serving the parish of St. Matthew.

DCN. TIMOTHY LUCAS

Permanent Deacon

Phone: (951) 737-1621                         

Email: tlucas@sbdiocese.org 


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    Timothy Lucas was ordained a Permanent Deacon in August of 2024. He has served in many ministries at St. Mattew since 2015. He has been married to his wife Jose since 1989. 

Parish Staff

SUSIE CHOCEK

Business Manager

Phone: (951) 737-1004

Email: schocek@sbdiocese.org

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    Susie Chocek is our Business Manager and bookeeper. She can assist you with your parish membership, financials, altar linens, communion to the homebound and the overall maintanance of the property. 

Evelyn Sobrino

Ministry Coordinator

Phone: (951) 272-3522

Email: esobrino@sbdiocese.org

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    Evelyn Sobrino is the Ministry Coordinator at St. Matthew. She can assist you with: Baptism (infant - 6 years), Weddings, Funerals, Quinceaneras and the scheduling use of facilities and Mass announcements. 

Raquel Aguilera

Director of Faith Formation

Phone: (951) 272-3521

Email: raguilera@sbdiocese.org

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    Raquel Aguilera is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Matthew. She can assist you with: Religious Education classes for 1st - 6th grade. Reconciliation and 1st Communion Preparation for all ages. YPC (OCIA for Children) classes and OCIA sessions for adults. She can also assist with Social Media and Website publicity. 

Alicia Quintero

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Phone: (951) 272-3520

Email: aquintero@sbdiocese.org

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    Alicia Quintero is the Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Matthew. She can assist you with: Youth Ministry classes for 7th - 9th grade. Confirmation preparation classes for 10th - 12th grade. She can also assist you with safe environment matters. 

Rebeca Golden

Parish Secretary

Phone: (951) 737-1621

Email: rgolden@sbdiocese.org

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    Rebeca Golden is the Parish Secretary for St. Matthew. She can assist you with general information about all ministries,  scheduling Mass Intentions, and bulletin publications.  

BRUCE mCaDAMS

Sacristan

Phone: (951) 737-1621


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    Bruce McAdams is the Sacristan for St, Matthew. He can assist you with general needs associated with the Mass. 

evan Jackson

Office Assistant

Phone: (951) 737-1621


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    Evan Jackson is the office and church assistant. He can assist you with event set up, general custodial duties, and supply ordering.