Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

What Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish does

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish is a 501(c)(3)-equivalent Catholic parish operating under the Diocese of Cleveland from its campus at 929 Pearl Road in Brunswick, Ohio. Founded in 1957, the parish delivers the full spectrum of Catholic sacramental and worship life — seven weekend Masses (Saturday 8:15 AM and 4:30 PM; Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM), daily Masses, Reconciliation, Adoration, weddings, Baptisms, and Anointing of the Sick — alongside comprehensive faith formation programming. It serves Catholic individuals and families in the Brunswick and greater Medina County market, with dedicated offerings for men, women, youth and young adults, seniors (Route 66 ministry), children, and couples, organized across 106 ministries.

The parish operates two wholly-owned education subsidiaries — Saint Ambrose School (K-8 Catholic school) and Littlest Angels Preschool — and runs a Parish School of Religion (PSR) for Grades 1-8 with annual tuition of $75 per first student and $50 per additional student. Revenue is generated through six streams: weekly tithes and donations, program/registration fees, weekly Friday night Bingo (admission packages $16-$26, progressive jackpot up to $10,000), an annual four-night Summer Festival with a Grand Prize valued at $25,000 (2026 Jeep Compass), paid bus trips to regional destinations, and the 2007-established Saint Ambrose Parish Endowment Fund. The organization is supported by 20 local community business partnerships and runs digital outreach via its website (stambrose.us), weekly e-newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Live Mass streaming, and a Spotify worship playlist.

Operating technology is conventional parish-stack: a WordPress website with online donation and registration functionality, YouTube Live for Mass streaming, SignUpGenius for volunteer management, and Google/Apple/Outlook calendar sync for events. The parish has 101-250 employees including school and preschool staff, is led by Father Bob Stec, and operates within the canonical governance of the Diocese of Cleveland. The current strategic posture is anchored in a 'Gaudium et Spes - Joy and Hope' pastoral planning process and a Vision 2035/Together in Christ Campaign targeting long-horizon parish growth and financial sustainability.

Name

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

Legal name

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish

Website

https://stambrose.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish is a 1957-founded Catholic parish in Brunswick, Ohio (Diocese of Cleveland) serving parishioners through weekend Masses, 106 ministries, sacramental preparation, and K-8 school/preschool operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Faith formation programs
• Religious education programs
• Worship and sacraments
• Youth ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes, Offerings, and Donations: Weekly Sunday collections and voluntary donations from parishioners constitute the primary revenue stream for the parish operations.
2. Program and Registration Fees: Fees collected for Parish School of Religion (PSR) instruction, Vacation Bible School, summer camps, performing arts programs, and other faith formation activities.
3. Bingo Operations: Weekly Friday night Bingo games generate significant revenue with admission packages ($16-$26), combo packages, add-on games, and break-open tickets. Nearly $8,000 in prizes and instant payouts weekly with progressive jackpot up to $10,000.
4. Summer Festival: Annual four-night Summer Festival generates revenue through ride wristbands, food vendors, casino games, basket auction, and grand raffle tickets. Grand prize raffle offers include a new 2026 Jeep Compass ($25,000 value), home renovation services, Disney vacation packages, and flooring/cabinetry credits.
5. Bus Trip Fees: Parishioners pay per-trip fees for day and overnight bus trips to destinations including Niagara Falls, Playhouse Square, Cincinnati, and other regional attractions.
6. Endowment Fund: The Saint Ambrose Parish Endowment Fund accepts charitable contributions, bequests, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and memorial gifts to support long-term parish and school financial stability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish operates as a Catholic parish under the Diocese of Cleveland delivering Weekend and weekday Masses, the seven Catholic sacraments, and faith formation across the lifespan. It supplements sacramental and worship offerings with 106 organized ministries spanning Adult Faith Formation, Children's Religious Education (PSR), Music and Performing Arts, Youth/Young Adult, Men's, Women's, Marriage & Couples, Senior (Route 66), and Service & Outreach programs, plus revenue-generating community events such as Friday Night BINGO (up to $10,000 jackpot) and the annual Summer Festival.

Product overview

Saint Ambrose Catholic Parish offers a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation, community fellowship, and service programs. The core offerings include Parish School of Religion (PSR) for children's religious education (Grades 1-8), Adult Faith Formation with Bible studies and Alpha courses, and Youth Ministry (fiat/Ablaze) for teens. The parish supports diverse spiritual development through dedicated Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, and Marriage & Couples programs. Community engagement is facilitated through Music Ministry with multiple choirs for all ages, Performing Arts Ministry producing annual musicals and summer camps, and recreational programs including Friday Night BINGO with weekly jackpots and Summer Festival featuring live entertainment and raffles. Service & Outreach Ministries provide food distributions and community meals through Catholic Works of Mercy. The parish also operates a Bus Trips program for group travel and maintains an Endowment Fund for long-term financial sustainability. The 106 total ministries span community life, care & compassion, faith formation, liturgical service, and sports & recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parish School of Religion (PSR) Faith formation program for children in Grades 1-8 supporting parents in spiritual development. Offers multiple class schedules (Monday or Wednesday evenings) and Family Home School option. Includes sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Tuition: $75 first student, $50 each additional student annually.
• Music Ministry Parish music program offering opportunities for all ages and skill levels including Cherubs Choir (Grades K-2), Angels Choir (Grades 3-8), Adult Choir, fiat Band (Grades 9-12), Hand Bell Choir, Cantors, New Life Choir (funeral ministry), and instrumentalists. Provides music for weekly Masses and holy day celebrations.
• Performing Arts Ministry Church theater and performing arts program producing annual musicals, summer camps, and the SCENES performance program for students Grades 3-12. Recent productions include Matilda Jr., Into the Woods, Frozen, Moana, Les Misérables, and Shrek The Musical.
• Adult Faith Formation Comprehensive adult faith formation including Alpha, RCIA/Journey to Emmaus, Bible in a Year Club, Catechism in a Year, The Chosen study groups, Walking with Purpose Bible studies, Centering Prayer, Divine Mercy Cenacle, and specialized programs for men and women.
• Men's Ministry Men's spiritual development programs including monthly Men's Breakfast, Men's Fellowship (bi-weekly discussions), Men's Rec Basketball (weekly), and Knights of Columbus Council 4847 with fraternal service activities.
• Women's Ministry Women's spiritual development including Ladies First monthly gatherings, Walking with Purpose Bible studies (Opening Your Heart, Fearless & Free), Women's Welcome Weekend retreats, and Women's Guild activities.
• Youth & Young Adult Ministry (fiat / Ablaze) Youth ministry for middle school (Ablaze), high school (fiat), and young adults including retreats, service opportunities, Confirmation preparation, and fellowship events like Cedar Point trips and Steubenville Conference.
• Bus Trips Program Organized day and overnight bus trips for parishioners to various destinations including Niagara Falls, Playhouse Square performances, casinos, Amish Country, botanical gardens, and seasonal events. Transportation provided by Baron Bus Lines.
• Saint Ambrose Summer Festival Annual four-night parish festival featuring live entertainment (Disco Inferno, Country Redford, Spazmatics, Old Skool), carnival rides, food vendors, casino games, grand raffle with vehicle prizes up to $25,000 value, and fireworks finale.
• Friday Night BINGO Weekly Friday night bingo program with admission packages from $16-$26, combo packages ($19-$28), break-open tickets, and progressive jackpots up to $10,000 maximum payout. Special NEON Bingo events held monthly with costume contests and enhanced prizes.
• Community Meal Program Regular community meal service provided by Catholic Works of Mercy ministry, offering food distributions and sit-down meals for community members in need.
• Saint Ambrose Parish Endowment Fund Parish endowment established in 2007 to secure long-term financial stability supporting Catholic education, outreach, and evangelism. Accepts direct gifts, memorial/honorary gifts, bequests, and IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions. Milan Society recognizes legacy gift donors.
• Marriage & Couples Ministry Marriage enrichment programs including 'The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful' monthly couples nights, marriage preparation, and couples fellowship events like Latin dance nights and volleyball socials.
• Service & Outreach Ministries Community service programs including Catholic Works of Mercy food distributions, Angels on Wheels meal delivery, Habitat Faith Build partnership, OneHope NEO food sorting and distribution, Mercy Mondays food collection, and PB&J Brigade sandwich-making for those in need.
• Catholic Worship Services (Weekend & Weekday Masses) Catholic Mass services celebrated at the parish campus, including seven Weekend Masses (5 Sunday, 2 Saturday) and weekday Masses (Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15 AM, Thursday 5:30 PM), along with live streaming via YouTube and the parish website.
• Sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders) Administration of the seven Catholic sacraments — Baptism, Reconciliation (Confession), Eucharist (First Communion), Confirmation, Marriage (Matrimony), Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders — to parishioners and their families at the parish campus.
• Saint Ambrose School and Littlest Angels Preschool Parish-operated Catholic school (saintambroseschool.us) and Littlest Angels Preschool serving families in the Brunswick area, providing academic education integrated with Catholic faith formation.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barons Bus LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarons Bus Lines provides transportation for Saint Ambrose parish bus trips and adventures, including destinations like Niagara Falls, Playhouse Square, Cincinnati, and regional Ohio attractions. Their logo appears on the bus trips page with note that 'None of our trips would be possible without the help of Barons Bus Lines!'
• Brunswick Auto MartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership listed as Community Partner. Provided 2026 Jeep Compass Latitude 4WD valued at $25,000 as Grand Prize for Summer Festival Raffle 2026.
• Engelke Construction SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal construction company listed as Community Partner. Provided $10,000 in 'Honey Do Renovations' (material and labor) as Second Prize for Summer Festival Raffle 2026.
• Monarch Carpet OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal flooring retailer listed as Community Partner. Provided $5,000 in floor coverings as Fourth Prize for Summer Festival Raffle.
• Affordable Cabinet RefacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cabinet refacing company listed as Community Partner. Provided $5,000 for full kitchen cabinet reface as Fifth Prize for Summer Festival Raffle.
• Encompass The World Travel and KHM Travel GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agencies listed as Community Partners. Combined to provide travel services as part of Third Prize (Disney Vacation for up to 4 people with $500 airfare allowance) for Summer Festival Raffle.
• LoFaso Real Estate ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal real estate services company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• NEO Land ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal landscaping/land management company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• MDG Flooring AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal flooring retailer listed as Community Partner on parish website with logo displayed prominently.
• Kiba StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal studio/business listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Universal Windows DirectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindows and home products company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• ABC SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment and supplies company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Beyond Juicery & EateryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant/juicery listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Koler Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Unity Catholic Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic federal credit union listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Leaf FilterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome gutter protection company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Scene 75minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment venue (Cleveland) listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• HawkerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment solutions company listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Cirino Eye CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal eye care practice listed as Community Partner on parish website.
• Diocese of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Ambrose Parish is under the authority of the Diocese of Cleveland. The Diocese provides oversight, priestly formation, Catholic school administration, and connection to the broader Catholic Church.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish: Large suburban Catholic parish in North Royalton, Ohio, also within the Diocese of Cleveland. Comparable size, programming breadth, attached school model, and active community engagement make it the closest peer for Saint Ambrose.
• St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in North Olmsted, Ohio within the Diocese of Cleveland with similar school, youth ministry, and community programming model relevant to parish comparisons in the same diocese.
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in Gates Mills, Ohio within the Diocese of Cleveland, serving a comparable suburban Northeast Ohio congregation with traditional Mass schedule, faith formation, and community ministries.
• St. Mary Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in Hudson, Ohio within the Diocese of Cleveland, similar in congregation scale and programming to Saint Ambrose, with attached school and active faith formation offerings.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish: Established Cleveland Diocese Catholic parish operating in a different setting (urban vs. suburban), providing a comparable reference point for traditional parish programming, school operations, and community outreach at scale.
• Holy Family Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in Stow, Ohio within the Diocese of Cleveland serving a similar suburban Northeast Ohio demographic, with comparable school, faith formation, and community programming.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Cleveland: Canonical authority and parent entity over Saint Ambrose Parish, overseeing all Catholic parishes in Northeast Ohio including governance, priestly assignments, school administration, and shared 'Together in Christ' capital campaigns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StAmbrose.us
• Instagraminstagram.com/stambrosebrunswick
• Xx.com/StAmbroseChurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-ambrose-catholic-parish

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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