The Church of St Luke

What The Church of St Luke does

The Church of St. Luke is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Diego, founded on July 12, 1985 by Bishop Leo T. Maher and physically established on its El Cajon campus in 1994. The parish serves approximately 1,100 registered families in the Rancho San Diego / East County San Diego area through a fixed weekly schedule of weekend (Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM) and weekday Masses (Wed–Fri 7:30 AM), with Reconciliation on Saturdays, Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays, and Children's Liturgy at both Sunday Masses. Pastoral care is delivered through sacramental preparation (Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation programs, and pastoral counseling; the parish is led by Fr. Don Coleman (Parish Priest), Dcn Jerry Stenovec (Parish Life Director), and Dcn Michael Maria (Deacon).

The parish's programmatic portfolio centers on Faith Formation for children through adults, with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Montessori-based, ages 3–12), the Emmaus whole-community intergenerational program, Middle School and High School/Confirmation ministries, a Young Adult Ministry for ages 18–39, and OCIA for adult initiation. Supporting infrastructure includes the WeConnect mobile app (calendar, daily readings, bulletins, push messaging, giving), the WeShare online giving platform supporting recurring and one-time donations, Flocknote email/text communications, and a Lending Library. The parish runs an extensive outreach and care ministry ecosystem spanning the Safe Place Community (violence prevention and support), senior care, mental health and grief support, food assistance, and partnerships with St. Vincent de Paul, Holy Trinity Pantry, Mama's Kitchen, San Diego Food Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Culture of Life Family Services, Noah Homes, Catholic Relief Services, Knights of Columbus, La Vida Real, and St. Paul Street Evangelization. In 2024, the Bishop of San Diego selected St. Luke as a pilot parish for creating a culture of synodality, adding a biweekly 'Your Voice Matters' feedback mechanism and a planned Town Hall.

Name

The Church of St Luke

Legal name

The Church of St Luke

Website

https://thechurchofstluke.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Church of St. Luke is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of San Diego serving approximately 1,100 registered families in El Cajon, California, through weekly Masses, sacraments, faith formation programs, and an extensive outreach and care ministry ecosystem.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sunday Collection Tithings and Offerings: Weekly monetary donations collected during weekend Mass services from approximately 1,100 registered families. Parishioners can contribute via cash, check, or donation envelopes placed in the collection basket during weekend Masses.
2. Online Giving (WeShare): Digital donation platform allowing one-time or recurring donations. Parishioners can set up automatic monthly donations from credit or checking accounts through the WeShare system. Supports Sunday collection, special appeals, and faith formation fees.
3. Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA): Diocese of San Diego annual fundraising campaign. The church participates collectively with other parishes to support broader diocesan ministries. San Diego Diocese ACA goal is $42,138.
4. Parish Annual Appeal: Annual parish-level fundraising to support local church operations and ministries. Budgeted goal of $50,000 for 2026.
5. Faith Formation Registration Fees: Fees collected for faith formation programs including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, middle school, high school, and confirmation programs. Payment collected through online giving portal.
6. Parish Hall Rental: Rental fees for O'Donnell Hall for events including funerals, weddings, quinceañeras, and other special occasions. Features include commercial kitchen, bar, surround sound, video projection, and wooden dance floor.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Church of St. Luke is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Diego that delivers weekly and weekday Mass services, the seven sacraments, and a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults. It also provides pastoral care, community outreach ministries, and facility rentals, supported by an in-person worship model at its El Cajon campus and a digital giving platform (WeShare) and parish mobile app (WeConnect).

Product overview

The Church of St. Luke offers a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation programs and parish services centered around Catholic liturgical and spiritual life. The core programs include Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Montessori-based religious education for children 3-12), Emmaus Disciple Fest (whole-community monthly gatherings), OCIA (adult catechumenate), and age-specific youth ministries for middle school, high school, and young adults. Supporting services include the WeConnect Parish App (providing mobile access to calendar, readings, and giving), WeShare Online Giving (digital tithes), a Lending Library (spiritual reading materials), and Safe Place Community (violence prevention and support ministry). Together, these programs serve approximately 1,100 registered families in El Cajon, California.

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Products and services

• Weekend and Weekday Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass services including Saturday Vigil, Sunday morning Masses, weekday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation for registered parishioners and visitors in the El Cajon and East County San Diego area.
• Sacramental Services Celebration of the seven sacraments including Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick for parishioners and their families.
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Montessori-based religious formation program for children ages 3-12 that uses Bible and liturgy to foster faith development and First Communion preparation.
• Emmaus Disciple Fest Whole community, intergenerational faith formation program combining meals, worship, large group learning, and age-appropriate breakout sessions for parishioners of all ages.
• Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Process for adults entering full communion with the Catholic Church, including inquiry sessions and a discernment journey, led by Dcn Jerry Stenovec.
• High School Youth Ministry and Confirmation Preparation Two-year Confirmation preparation process combined with ongoing youth group activities including retreats, service projects, and social events for high school students.
• Middle School Youth Ministry Faith formation program for 6th through 8th graders featuring activities, catechesis, small groups, prayer experiences, and service projects.
• Young Adult Ministry Ministry for young adults ages 18-39 focused on building Catholic community through prayer, discussion, formation, social gatherings, and service.
• Parish Hall (O'Donnell Hall) Rental Rental of O'Donnell Hall for events including funerals, weddings, quinceañeras, and other special occasions; features include a commercial kitchen, bar, surround sound, video projection, and wooden dance floor.
• Online Giving (WeShare) Digital giving platform enabling one-time and recurring donations for Sunday collection, special appeals, and faith formation fees, accessible via website and mobile app.
• Safe Place Community Ministry Care and support ministry addressing domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating violence, elder abuse, child trafficking, and stalking through awareness, education, and support services.
• Faith Formation Registration Online registration system for faith formation programs including PreK-5th Grade, Middle School, and High School/Confirmation programs.
• Lending Library Parish library offering books, CDs, DVDs, and cassettes for spiritual enrichment with checkout procedures and delivery options for parishioners.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 1985The Church of St. Luke is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Diego. Established on July 12, 1985 by Bishop Leo T. Maher along with six other new parishes. The parish operates under the guidance of the diocese and participates in the Annual Catholic Appeal which supports diocesan-wide ministries and services.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection to St. Vincent de Paul as part of a larger organization to help the homeless. Parishioner Pat Riggs established the local connection. The parish supports outreach to those in need through this partnership.
• Holy Trinity PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish outreach ministry connects with Holy Trinity Pantry which supplies food to families in need in El Cajon.
• Mama's KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThanksgiving Food Drive supports Mama's Kitchen, a community-driven organization providing nutritional support to men, women, and children affected by AIDS or cancer and who are vulnerable to hunger. Parishioners Don & Shirley Androlewicz initiated the connection.
• San Diego Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish coordinates blood drives four times a year through the San Diego Food Bank. Contact: Dave Sapper.
• Big Brothers / Big Sisters of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with mentors.
• Culture of Life Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization provides medical, spiritual, and material support for unplanned pregnancy. Parish contact: Pat Riggs or Dave Condit.
• Noah HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization provides residential homes and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Parish contact: Kay Krueger.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish participates in Catholic Relief Services programs. Listed under Online Giving section for disaster relief and humanitarian aid donations.
• Knights of ColumbuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide Catholic organization that promotes Catholic education and charity. Local council at St. Luke started by Bill Paupenhausen. The Knights provide support for the Parish Life Director, sponsor local events, and help those in need.
• La Vida Real (Assisted Living Facility)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry visits La Vida Real on Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 PM to lead Communion Service. Fr. Don celebrates Mass with residents on the second Wednesday of each month.
• St. Paul Street EvangelizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots organization dedicated to taking Catholic faith to the streets. The East County Chapter witnesses twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5-7 PM. Parish contact: Dan Molden.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Trinity Catholic Church (El Cajon): Nearby Catholic parish in El Cajon, part of the same Diocese of San Diego. Referenced in St. Luke's own partnerships (Holy Trinity Pantry) and is a directly comparable Catholic parish serving an overlapping East County San Diego community with the same sacramental, formation, and stewardship model.
• Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (El Cajon): Catholic parish within the Diocese of San Diego serving the El Cajon / East County area, with comparable Mass schedules, faith formation, OCIA, and youth/young adult ministries. A direct peer for catchment and programming.
• Christ the King Catholic Church (San Diego): Diocese of San Diego Catholic parish with comparable Catholic formation, sacramental, and community outreach programming — including CGS-style and youth ministry offerings — and similar size and giving model.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish (San Diego): Diocese of San Diego Catholic parish that is also a direct strategic partner of St. Luke through the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Comparable Catholic parish model with similar sacramental and outreach programs.
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (San Diego): Diocese of San Diego Catholic parish operating a similar Catholic parish ministry stack (Mass, sacraments, faith formation, OCIA, online giving). A directly comparable peer for structure, programs, and diocese-level governance.
• St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Church (El Cajon): Catholic parish in El Cajon with strong Chaldean heritage. St. Luke's very first Masses in 1985 were celebrated at St. Peter's, and it is a directly comparable Catholic parish in the same El Cajon geography with similar sacramental and formation offerings.
• St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Parish (El Cajon): Another Diocese of San Diego parish in the El Cajon / East County area offering similar Catholic sacramental, formation, and community ministry programming, making it a directly comparable peer for size, geography, and model.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of San Diego (other parishes): St. Luke's own diocese; the ~30+ other parishes (e.g. Our Lady of Grace, St. John the Evangelist, St. Madeleine) are the most directly comparable peers — same Catholic operating model, same formation programs, same WeShare-style giving — but operating at a portfolio level rather than as a single parish.

Others

• St. Paul Street Evangelization: Catholic grassroots evangelization organization explicitly listed as a St. Luke partner (East County chapter). It is an adjacent/ecosystem peer — not a competing parish, but a thematically related organization working on Catholic outreach.

Peers

• St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (San Diego):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stluke_youthministry
• Facebookfacebook.com/thechurchofstluke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-church-of-saint-luke

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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