SJSC

What SJSC does

SJSC (Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe de la Villette) is a Catholic parish located at 3 Place de Joinville in the 19th arrondissement of Paris (75019), operating as a non-profit association under the Association Diocésaine de Paris. It is led by Curé Bernard MAËS and, until August 2026, priest student Justin Monémou. The parish delivers a portfolio of religious services including weekly masses (Saturday 18:30, Sunday 10:30, Tuesday–Friday 12:15), the seven sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage, confession, anointing of the sick, funerals), faith formation for children, youth, and adults, and structured prayer activities (Lauds, Rosary, Adoration, Ephphata Fraternity).

Its social-solidarity programs constitute a distinct service line: Hiver Solidaire (winter shelter hosting four homeless individuals per season, operated for 16+ years in coordination with the Diocese of Paris), Épicerie Solidaire (food assistance since 2006, sourced via Banques Alimentaires and supermarket collections), Amitiés Villette (companionship visits to isolated residents), Café du Jeudi (weekly neighborhood gathering), and Confido Solidarité. Fundraising relies on donations, legacy giving, and limited foundation grants (notably from Fondation Notre-Dame). The technology layer is a WordPress-based website (sjsc.fr) with social media integrations and a diocesan newsletter platform, with no proprietary software or AI capabilities. The legal entity is Association Diocésaine de Paris – Paroisse Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe de la Villette, registered in France as a non-profit religious organization.

Name

SJSC

Legal name

Association Diocésaine de Paris – Paroisse Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe de la Villette

Website

https://sjsc.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SJSC is a Catholic parish in Paris's 19th arrondissement (75019) operating under the Diocese of Paris, providing weekly masses, sacraments, faith formation, and social-solidarity programs (winter shelter, food assistance, companionship visits) to local residents and vulnerable populations, funded by donations and legacy gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Parish accepts donations from parishioners for operational support and charitable activities
2. Legs and Donations: Parishes organize informational events about legacy giving; legs are described as vital resources for deficit parishes
3. Fondation Notre-Dame Support: External foundation provides financial support for charitable programs such as Hiver Solidaire heating costs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SJSC is a Catholic parish that provides weekly and daily Mass services, the seven sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals), faith formation for children, youth and adults, prayer gatherings, and a portfolio of charitable community programs including a solidarity grocery (Épicerie Solidaire), a winter shelter (Hiver Solidaire), friendship visits to isolated residents (Amitiés Villette), and weekly neighborhood gatherings (Café du Jeudi). All services are provided free of charge to local residents of the 19th arrondissement of Paris and supported by donations.

Product overview

SJSC (Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe de la Villette) is a Catholic parish in Paris 75019 that operates primarily as a religious service organization rather than a technology company. Its digital presence comprises a WordPress-based website providing information about Catholic masses, sacraments, and parish activities. The parish offers a portfolio of religious services including Mass celebrations, baptism preparation, catechesis for children and adults, prayer groups, and charitable programs such as a solidarity grocery (Épicerie Solidaire), winter shelter (Hiver Solidaire), weekly café gatherings, and friendship visits for isolated residents. Digital add-on offerings include video homilies and a virtual church tour. The parish is part of the Diocese of Paris and is governed by Pastor Bernard MAËS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly and Daily Mass Services Regular Catholic Mass celebrations at Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe de la Villette, including Saturday 18h30 vigil Mass, Sunday 10h30 Mass, and Tuesday–Friday 12h15 weekday Masses. Open to all parishioners and visitors in the 75019 arrondissement of Paris.
• Baptism Preparation and Celebration (Baptême) Sacramental preparation program for infant baptism covering the meaning of baptism, role of godparents and faith education, delivered through two preparation meetings, with monthly celebrations held on Sundays at 12h. Aimed at families with infants and children up to 4 years old.
• Catechesis and Youth Religious Education Structured religious education program for children and youth including faith awakening (3–7 years), catechism for ages 8–11, youth chaplaincy for middle and high school students (11–18 years), altar servers training (7–18 years), and family Masses.
• Adult Faith Deepening Programs Adult faith formation offerings including Catechumenate (Baptism and Confirmation preparation), 'Lève-toi, Il t'appelle' group for ages 18–30, the Bible study group 'À l'écoute de Ta Parole', and MCR (Christian Retired Persons Movement).
• Prayer Activities (Laudes, Rosary, Adoration, Fraternities) Regular prayer gatherings including Lauds (morning prayers), Tuesday Rosary (Chapelet du mardi), Friday Adoration, the Ephphata Fraternity, and the Ivorian Community Group.
• Épicerie Solidaire (Solidarity Grocery) Food and hygiene product distribution service for families recommended by social workers and precariously housed students in the Villette neighborhood. Operated by 'Amitiés Villette Épicerie Solidaire St Jacques St Christophe de la Villette' association (Loi 1901), with supplies sourced primarily from supermarket collection drives with Banques Alimentaires. Program running since 2006.
• Hiver Solidaire (Winter Solidarity Shelter) Annual winter shelter program hosting 4 homeless individuals during cold periods (December through March) with evening reception, dinner preparation, overnight supervision and breakfast service provided by volunteer parishioners. Coordinated at the diocesan level and supported financially by Fondation Notre-Dame. Program operating for 16+ years.
• Amitiés Villette (Friendship Visits) Friendship and companionship service for isolated, elderly, ill or vulnerable neighborhood residents, providing home visits, communion delivery, prayer and an annual King's Day celebration.
• Café du Jeudi (Thursday Coffee Morning) Weekly Thursday morning gathering offering coffee, tea and biscuits to neighborhood residents, market-goers and visitors from 9h to 11h (July–August excluded).
• Maraudes (Street Outreach) Volunteer-led street outreach visits to people living on the streets in the neighborhood, providing presence, supplies and signposting to parish services such as Hiver Solidaire.
• Sacrament Preparation (Marriage, Confirmation, First Communion, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals) Sacramental preparation and celebration services for Marriage, Confirmation, First Communion, Profession of Faith, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals, Confession, and Catholic Church Adhesion. Aimed at parishioners navigating life-stage sacraments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hiver Solidaire program operating for 16+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Diocese of Paris - Hiver SolidairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiver Solidaire is an organized operation by many Paris parishes. The Diocese coordinates this winter shelter initiative that runs December through March.
• Banques AlimentairessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood banks partner with the parish Epicerie Solidaire for food collection drives in local supermarkets, providing the majority of food supplies distributed to families in need.
• CafézoïdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbor organization on quai de Loire that runs 'La rue aux enfants' annual event. The parish participates in neighborhood events and contributes messages of peace.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Paroisse Saint-Sulpice: Major central Paris parish offering an extensive mass schedule, multiple religious education programs, and active charitable outreach, comparable in service breadth to SJSC.
• Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Belleville: Neighbouring Catholic parish in Paris's 19th arrondissement, providing virtually identical religious services, charitable programs, and sacramental offerings under the same Diocese of Paris governance structure.
• Paroisse Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile: Historic Catholic parish in central Paris operating a full mass schedule, sacramental preparation, and community outreach under Diocese of Paris governance.
• Paroisse Saint-Louis-en-l'Île: Paris Catholic parish on Île Saint-Louis delivering comparable sacramental, catechetical, and community services within the Diocese of Paris framework.
• Paroisse Notre-Dame-de-la-Gare: Paris Catholic parish (13th arrondissement) under Diocese of Paris, providing comparable mass, catechesis, and community solidarity services to a diverse urban neighbourhood.
• Paroisse Saint-Ambroise: Catholic parish in Paris's 11th arrondissement with a similar mix of masses, sacraments, catechesis, and charitable solidarity programs for the local community.
• Paroisse Saint-Vincent-de-Paul: Historic Paris parish (10th arrondissement) with a strong tradition of charitable work for the poor, similar in combining sacramental ministry with social services.
• Paroisse Saint-Séverin: Paris Latin Quarter Catholic parish offering comparable mass schedules, faith formation, and community programs within the Diocese of Paris.

Others

• Fondation Notre-Dame: Catholic foundation that funds SJSC's Hiver Solidaire program and other parish charitable initiatives, operating in the same faith-based social services ecosystem but as a funder rather than a parish.

Broad incumbents

• Association Diocésaine de Paris: Parent organisation of SJSC and operator of the broader network of Paris parishes, including coordinated programs like Hiver Solidaire and shared administrative/governance infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sjsc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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