St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Melba, Idaho

A Mission of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise

Click to give to the Idaho Catholic Appeal

About Us

We are a mission of St. Paul’s Catholic Church which is located in Nampa, Idaho.

St. Joseph's Church

The church is at this address.

The way that I serve our parish is by providing the spiritual and temporal leadership we need to live out our Catholic faith as the Church desires. I work to ensure that your spiritual needs are met, and that our parish provides good education and formation for all its members, especially our children and youth. All of this takes place on a church campus that I must ensure is taken care of and meets our needs.
Here are some specific ways that I can help you.

Offer Mass

Provide the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Give the Anointing of the Sick

Help you grow in your faith

Father Justin Brady

Pastor
(208) 466-7031
jbrady@stpaulsnampa.org

In working under the direction of our Pastor Fr. Brady, the way that I will serve the parish is by helping ensure that your spiritual needs are met and that our parish provides a good education and formation for all its members, especially our children and youth. Although I will be learning and observing how many of the administrative aspects of the parish and school are done, my primary focus will be on helping with the Sacramental needs of the parish and school.

Offering Mass

Provide the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Doing home blessings and hospital visits

Helping you grow in your faith/prayer life

Father Carlos Rosero

Parochial Vicar
(208) 466-7031 ext 4441
crosero@stpaulsnampa.org

Father Bill is a priest in residence for St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

Father Bill Taylor

Priest in Residence
(208) 466-7031 ext 4447
btaylor@stpaulsnampa.org

I serve St. Paul’s as a permanent deacon. That means I help with weekend Masses, baptisms, weddings, funerals and graveside services. I can also help with blessings houses. At St. Paul’s, my wife and I teach the baptism and marriage prep classes. We oversee the tamale sales, and the Posadas.

Jose Luis Granados

Deacon
(208) 466-7031
jgranados@stpaulsnampa.org

I serve St. Paul’s as a permanent deacon. Although I am retired, I still help in many ways. I assist with baptisms and lead rosaries and gravesides. I also serve at weekend Masses.

Michael Collins

Deacon
(208) 466-7031
mcollins@stpaulsnampa.org

I serve St. Paul’s as a permanent deacon. I assist at weekend Masses, help with baptisms, and oversee the choirs for the Spanish Masses. I help oversee major celebrations in our community such as Our Lady of Guadalupe. I can bless house, Preside at weddings and funerals, and be of assistance to those who need it.

Francisco Amaral

Deacon
(208) 466-7031
famaral@stpaulsnampa.org

It is my pleasure to serve the community of St. Paul’s as Business Manager. I oversee the Parish Staff we work to continually improve our support for individuals and families along their journey in faith.

Create the Annual Budget in coordination with the Controller and Finance Council.

Manage Human Resources responsibilities for the Parish and School.

Oversee projects in coordination with the Director of Facilities and Events.

Assist the Pastor and Parochial Vicar in annual parish planning of masses and events.

Oversee communication from the Parish to the community via electronic outlets and social media.

Support the Parish staff to ensure they have what they need to work efficiently.

Mari deLeon

Business Manager
(208) 466-7031 ext 4445
mdeleon@stpaulsnampa.org

I serve St Paul’s Parish and School as our Financial Controller. I’m responsible for all of our Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables. I generate all financial information for the Business Office and the Finance Councils and assist in Budget Development. I am also responsible for the Payrolls for all of our entities. I process all bank reconciliations for our accounts. I generate end of the year contribution statements and assist Parishioners with any follow up questions or concerns. I am also responsible for finances for St Joseph’s Mission Parish (Melba, Idaho), Our Lady of Tears (Silver City) and our Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Although numbers are my thing, I always enjoy working with Parishioners, ushering at our masses and working with our Ministry team on our many projects here at St Paul’s.

Gina Urquidi

Parish Controller
(208) 466-7031 ext 4443
gurquidi@stpaulsnampa.org

Antonio Perez

Director of Parish Services
(208) 466-7031 ext 4468
aperez@stpaulsnampa.org

I am so excited to serve as the Director of Facilities & Events for our parish! The purpose of this position is to provide supervision and coordination of parish buildings and the events within them.

Kathy Paulin

Director of Facilities and Events
208-466-7031
kpaulin@stpaulsnampa.org

I oversee the parish office department and providing key parish office support. I serve as aid to the Pastor and parish staff and schedule meetings and sacramental ceremonies for parishioners. Here are some specific ways that I can help you:
• Schedule appointment with priests
• Provide assistance with Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Anniversaries, Blessings
• Schedule facility/ rooms (Church, Dempsey, conference rooms)
• Help locate sacramental records for the parish
• Assist with annulments

Carol Amador

Administrative Assistant
(208) 466-7031 ext 4444
camador@stpaulsnampa.org

Here are some ways that I assist:
• Schedule appointments with priests
• Assist with communication for trainings, projects and events.
• Assist with social media, Flocknote and posting of information on other electronic and print media.
• Assist in sorting, counting and preparation of the weekly deposits.
• Pay invoices weekly and prepare all checks for signature in a timely manner.
• Assist in any way directed by the pastor in furthering the goals and mission of the parish.

Carina Pasillas

Support Specialist
(208) 466-7031 ext 4478

Vanessa Arellano

Receptionist
208-466-7031 Ext. 4448
varellano@stpaulsnampa.org

The mission of St. Paul’s Middle and High School Youth Ministry (SPY Ministry) is to create an environment which leads youth and their families into an ongoing relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church. Together with the youth, families, parish community, and Core Team, we work to create a deeper understanding of the Church and the Faith, providing a community in which we can all grow in God’s love. Specific ways SPY Ministry serves our community:

Praying for our youth and parish community

Developing and providing formation for Core Team

First Communion, Confirmation, and RCIT preparation

Providing support for parents, empowering them as first teachers of the faith

Co-directing annual Jr. High Rally and Jr. High Camp

Development of Parish Message Series

Stephanie Craig

Director of Youth Ministry
(208) 466-7031 ext 4471
scraig@stpaulsnampa.org

In collaboration with the Pastor, I’m responsible of overseeing the formation and education of the children of the parish from pre-school through 5th grade. This includes elements of catechesis, evangelization, spirituality and guidance for child learners. Here are some specific ways that I can help you.

Registering and placing children in catechism classes

Coordinate RCIA (Baptism) for Children over the age of 7

Coordinate First Communion Retreat, First Confession and First Communion

Supervise the recruitment and work of volunteer catechists

Help you with the growth of your child’s faith

Marisela Linan

Director of Religious Education
(208) 466-7031 ext 4446
mlinan@stpaulsnampa.org

Patricia Hernández

Religious Education Assistant
(208) 466-7031 ext 4468
phernandez@stpaulsnampa.org

It is my humble and profound honor to serve as Director of Music Ministry. In this role, I work with our group leaders and music ministers to ensure that our collective efforts exemplify professional-level music in support of liturgy, and for the benefit of our parish. I also work in support of our Tech Ministry, which maintains and operates our sound reinforcement, video and security systems.

Recruit and orient new members to ministry

Schedule and conduct auditions for prospective music ministers

Select appropriate liturgical music under the direction of our pastor

Work in consultation with group leaders to continuously improve the quality of our work

Mike Schaller

Director of Music Ministry
208-466-7031
mschaller@stpaulsnampa.org

Vickie VanderWerff

Coordinator of Services
208-484-0566
vvanderwerff@stpaulsnampa.org

Finance Advisory Members

Ben Vogel
Alta Graham
Rob O’Malley

Music

Religious Education

Vickie VanderWerff

A church.

Address

504 Randolph Dr.
Melba, ID 83641

Email

vvanderwerff@stpaulsnampa.org

The Eucharist.

Masses

Sunday
9:30 AM (English)

A stained glass window.

Religious Education

Following Sunday Mass.

Office Hours

Please email vvanderwerff@stpaulsnampa.org to schedule an appointment.