About St. Joseph Marello · Granite Bay, California
St. Joseph Marello is a Roman Catholic parish in Granite Bay, California, located in Placer County within the Diocese of Sacramento. Established in 2004 and dedicated on October 22, 2011, the parish is served by the Oblates of St. Joseph (O.S.J.), the religious congregation founded by Saint Joseph Marello in Asti, Italy, in 1878. The community describes itself as 'a community of generosity, a family rooted in Faith,' gathering for daily and Sunday Mass in English, Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays, and a robust sacramental and faith-formation program for children, youth, and adults.
- Established
- 2004
- Patron
- St. Joseph Marello (Giuseppe Marello, Bishop of Acqui, founder of the Oblates of St. Joseph)
- Rector
- Rev. Brian Crawford, O.S.J.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sacramento (West Placer Deanery, Placer County)
Why belong here
St. Joseph Marello offers a complete sacramental life for a growing Sacramento-area community, with daily and multiple Sunday Masses in English, First Friday Eucharistic Adoration ending in Benediction, and regular Confession times on Saturday mornings and afternoons (plus Wednesday evenings). Families can register for K–6 Family Faith Formation and sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, and adults can journey through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) into full communion with the Church.
Mass times at St. Joseph Marello
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
- Saturday 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
- By appointment (call parish office at 916-786-5001)
Adoration times
- Friday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (First Friday of each month), concluding with Benediction at 7:50 PM
Parish Identity & Mission
The parish describes itself as 'a community of generosity, a family rooted in Faith,' seeking to follow in the footsteps of its patron, St. Joseph Marello. Its published Mission Statement says: 'To invite all into community and partake in joyfully learning, experiencing and making known the teachings of Jesus Christ.' The parish welcomes new parishioners through a downloadable registration form, returned by email, in the collection basket, or in person at the office (M–F 8:30–11:30).
- Mission: to invite all into community and to learn, experience, and make known the teachings of Jesus Christ
- Parish office hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Parish email: [email protected]
History & Establishment
St. Joseph Marello Parish was established on January 1, 2004, to serve the Granite Bay area of Placer County. A 2009 environmental document records that the parish developed a 12.8-acre site on Auburn Folsom Road in phases, with the eventual church building dedicated on October 22, 2011. The parish has been entrusted to the Oblates of St. Joseph, the congregation founded in Asti, Italy, in 1878 by Saint Joseph Marello, who was canonized in 2001.
- Canonically established: January 1, 2004
- Church dedication: October 22, 2011
- Site: 12.8 acres on Auburn Folsom Road
Saint Joseph Marello & the Oblates of St. Joseph
Saint Joseph Marello (Giuseppe Marello, 1844–1895) was an Italian priest who founded the 'Company of Saint Joseph' in Asti on March 14, 1878, later renamed the Oblates of St. Joseph. He was named Bishop of Acqui in 1889 and died in 1895 at age 50. Pope John Paul II beatified him on September 26, 1993, in Asti, and canonized him on November 25, 2001, in Saint Peter's Square. The Oblates' charism emphasizes spreading devotion to St. Joseph, training the young, and assisting local bishops and parishes.
- Founded the Oblates of St. Joseph on March 14, 1878
- Bishop of Acqui from 1889 until his death on May 30, 1895
- Beatified: September 26, 1993 (Asti)
- Canonized: November 25, 2001 (Saint Peter's Square)
- Patronages: Oblates of St. Joseph, Diocese of Acqui, Youth
Clergy & Staff
The current pastor is Rev. Brian Crawford, O.S.J., appointed by Bishop Jaime Soto. Two deacons serve the parish: Deacon Jeffrey S. McClure and Deacon Rick Morales. The previous pastor, Rev. Philip Massetti, O.S.J., is listed in the Sacramento diocesan directory and Faith Direct.
- Pastor: Rev. Brian Crawford, O.S.J.
- Deacon Jeffrey S. McClure
- Deacon Rick Morales
- Former Pastor: Rev. Philip Massetti, O.S.J.
Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
The parish is committed to bringing God's grace through the Sacraments and has age-appropriate preparation programs. Children in grades K–6 enroll in the Family Faith Formation Program (contact Katerina Austin at [email protected] or 916-872-1030). Baptism preparation is offered for children in 1st–5th grade and in 7th–8th grade, and adults prepare through the RCIA. RCIA sessions begin weekly in early Fall and conclude in late May, with the Sacraments of Initiation received at the Easter Vigil; contact Bob Porter.
- Family Faith Formation (K–6)
- Baptism Preparation: Children grades 1–5
- Baptism Preparation: Children grades 7–8
- RCIA (Bob Porter) — sessions begin early Fall, conclude late May; Sacraments at Easter Vigil
- Confirmation preparation through Family Faith Formation (Katerina Austin, 916-872-1030)
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
The Diocese of Sacramento lists St. Joseph Marello as having an active youth ministry contact, Katerina Austin (916-538-4250). The parish connects with the broader Oblate-run Marello Youth Retreat Center, which runs weekly High School Marello Ministry and Young Adult Marello Ministry gathering times and twice-yearly retreats.
- Parish youth ministry contact: Katerina Austin, 916-538-4250
- Family Faith Formation director: Katerina Austin ([email protected])
- Affiliated with the Oblates' Marello Youth Retreat Center
Parish Life, Outreach & Devotions
Alongside daily Mass and Sacramental programs, the parish hosts a Bereavement Ministry and maintains Lector Schedules published on the website. Online giving and Parish Registration are available, and the parish maintains both photo albums and a 'New Parishioner?' welcome.
- Bereavement Ministry
- Lector Ministry with published schedules
- Parish Registration (downloadable form)
- Online Giving via parish site
- Photo Albums (community life)
Visit, Contact & Location
The parish is located at 7200 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay, California 95746. The parish office can be reached at (916) 786-5001 (fax 916-786-5011) or [email protected]. The parish website links to its Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram pages.
- Address: 7200 Auburn Folsom Road, Granite Bay, CA 95746
- Phone: (916) 786-5001
- Fax: (916) 786-5011
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Diocese: Diocese of Sacramento (West Placer Deanery, Placer County)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Philip Massetti, O.S.J.
Listed as pastor in 2020 Sacramento diocesan directory and Faith Direct records.
- Rev. Brian Crawford, O.S.J.
Current pastor; welcomed by the parish upon appointment by Bishop Jaime Soto.