Our Lady of Hope Parish

What Our Lady of Hope Parish does

Our Lady of Hope Parish is a Catholic parish located at 28301 Little Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores, Michigan, serving individual parishioners and families in the local community. Established on July 1, 2009 through the merger of St. Germaine and St. Gertrude parishes under the Archdiocese of Detroit's Together in Faith initiative, the parish is led in affiliation with Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger's restructuring program and is currently served by rotating pastors drawn from the Archdiocese's Family of Parishes following the October 2023 passing of founding pastor Rev. James L. Bjorum.

The parish offers the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick) alongside faith formation programming including Religious Education, the TGIF Youth Group, Music Ministry, adult Bible Study, Health Ministry, and children's programming (prayers, saints stories, crafts). It maintains ancillary fraternal and volunteer organizations, notably the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Vismara Council 3725 (~120 members) and the Ushers Club. Its technical footprint is limited to a standard parish website, Vanco online giving, ParishesOnline bulletins, and a Localendar calendar; there are no AI, app, or API capabilities disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tithes, weekly collections, and online donations via Vanco; no fees are charged for sacramental or community participation. The parish employs approximately 40 people total (with 6-7 full-time/part-time paid staff identified, suggesting a heavily volunteer-driven operational model). Go-to-market is community-led: in-person Mass and sacramental services distributed from a single physical location, supplemented by a parish Facebook page, email communications, and bulletin outreach.

Name

Our Lady of Hope Parish

Legal name

Our Lady of Hope Parish

Website

https://olohscs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Hope Parish is a Catholic parish in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, offering the seven sacraments, faith formation, youth ministry, and community programs to local parishioners, funded by voluntary tithes and online donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental ministry
• Religious education
• Youth faith formation
• Liturgical worship

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Clair Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parish receives voluntary contributions from parishioners through weekly collections and planned giving. Donations support parish operations, ministries, and charitable activities.
2. Online Donations: Electronic giving through Vanco payment services platform, allowing parishioners to make contributions online via credit/debit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Hope Parish is a Catholic parish serving the St. Clair Shores, Michigan community that administers the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick), delivers religious education for children and adults, runs youth ministry programs (including the TGIF high school youth group), and supports liturgical music and Bible study. The parish also coordinates community organizations such as the Knights of Columbus Council 3725, the Ushers Club, Health Ministry, and various stewardship and pastoral councils, operating under the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Product overview

Our Lady of Hope Parish is a Catholic parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious services and ministry programs. The core offerings include seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick) along with faith formation programs including Religious Education for children and teenagers, the TGIF Youth Group for high school students, Music Ministry for liturgical support, and Bible Study for adults. The parish also maintains several organizations including the Knights of Columbus Council 3725, Ushers Club, Health Ministry, and various councils for stewardship, education, and pastoral governance. Children's programming includes prayers, saints stories, and craft activities. These services are provided through a network of staff and volunteer ministries serving the St. Clair Shores, Michigan community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TGIF Youth Group (Teens Guided in Faith): High school youth group that meets twice a month for prayer, discussion, food, and fun, participating in Christian service projects and diocesan events.
• Knights of Columbus Msgr. Vismara Council 3725

Products and services

• Baptism Sacrament of Baptism offered to infants and children of registered parish members.
• Confirmation Sacrament of Confirmation preparation program for youth, including pastor, teachers, catechists, sponsors, and parents working together.
• Holy Eucharist (First Communion) Sacrament of First Eucharist usually celebrated in second grade, with an annual 'Share A Meal' gathering for candidates and families.
• Reconciliation and Rite of Penance Confessions heard each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center Day Chapel or by appointment.
• Sacrament of Marriage Wedding preparation including marriage application, pre-marriage inventory, and engaged couple seminars.
• Anointing of the Sick Sacrament administered to seriously ill, those facing surgery, near death, or advanced in age, available by appointment or in emergencies.
• Religious Education Programs Faith formation programs for children and teenagers, including sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
• TGIF Youth Group (Teens Guided in Faith) High school youth group providing opportunities for prayer, discussion, food, fun, Christian service projects, and diocesan events.
• Music Ministry Liturgical music program supporting weekend Masses and parish celebrations.
• Bible Study Sunday Gospel Bible study led by Deacon Len, providing ongoing faith education for adults.
• Knights of Columbus Council 3725 Catholic fraternal organization with Msgr. Vismara Council 3725, offering membership to practical Catholic men with principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
• Ushers Club Volunteer ushers serving at weekend Masses, welcoming parishioners and assisting during services.
• Health Ministry Ministry providing homebound visits with Eucharist, senior health programs, flu vaccines, blood pressure screenings, and school health programs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Knights of Columbus Msgr. Vismara Council 3725coreOthersCatholic fraternal organization partnered with Our Lady of Hope Parish. Council founded November 7, 1953 with approximately 120 members. Supports parish through charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism principles. Knights assist with parish events and service projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Knights of Columbus: National Catholic fraternal service organization with council-level partnerships at parishes like Our Lady of Hope (Msgr. Vismara Council 3725). Comparable as a complementary Catholic-mission organization whose volunteer base and charitable activities parallel parish ministry operations.
• Archdiocese of Detroit: Parent governance body for Catholic parishes in metropolitan Detroit; directly comparable as the institutional umbrella under which Our Lady of Hope operates and which is currently driving the restructuring initiative that affects the parish.
• Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan: Regional Catholic-affiliated social services organization serving southeast Michigan with faith-based outreach, community programs, and health/human services — overlapping with Our Lady of Hope's Health Ministry and community-outreach functions at a larger geographic scale.

Direct peers

• St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (St. Clair Shores, MI): Adjacent Catholic parish in St. Clair Shores, MI serving an overlapping local Catholic population; comparable in congregational scale, sacramental ministry, school/RE programming, and Archdiocese of Detroit governance.
• St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church (St. Clair Shores, MI): Local Catholic parish operating in the same St. Clair Shores, Michigan community as Our Lady of Hope; directly comparable in geography, sacramental offerings, parish size range, and Archdiocese of Detroit affiliation.
• St. Veronica Parish (Chesterfield Township, MI): Nearby Catholic parish in Chesterfield Township, immediately adjacent to St. Clair Shores; comparable in size, suburban-Michigan congregational profile, and as a fellow Archdiocese of Detroit parish facing the same restructuring initiative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Our-Lady-of-Hope-SCS-2089308684628406
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-hope-parish

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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