Parish of the Holy Eucharist

What Parish of the Holy Eucharist does

The Parish of the Holy Eucharist is a Catholic parish operating under the canonical authority of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Canonically merged on July 1, 2011 by Bishop Richard J. Malone, the parish unifies four historic churches — Holy Martyrs of North America in Falmouth, St. Jude in Freeport, St. Gregory the Great in Gray, and Sacred Heart in Yarmouth — plus Holy Cross Cemetery (transferred to diocesan management in 2019). Sacred Heart's roots trace to 1856; the other three churches were founded between 1922 and 1967. The parish is staffed by three clergy (Pastor Fr. Steven G. Cartwright, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph Jum, and Senior Deacon Dennis Popadak) plus approximately seven lay staff covering sacred music, faith formation, sacraments/funerals, family catechesis, and bookkeeping.

The parish provides all seven Catholic sacraments, weekend and daily Mass across four churches (currently 8 weekend Masses), Eucharistic adoration, reconciliation, and a Monthly Sung Latin Mass (Missa Cantata). Faith formation spans preschool through adult, including OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), Young Adults programming, and partnerships with five local Catholic schools. Technology infrastructure runs on commercial SaaS: eCatholic website platform, Flocknote for email/text notifications, WeShare for online giving, Ministry Scheduler Pro for volunteer scheduling, FORMED for online Catholic content, and YouTube/Facebook livestreaming.

Revenue derives from Sunday and Holy Day offertory collections (envelope and EFT), one-time and recurring online donations via WeShare, capital campaign contributions, transactional fees for weddings and funerals, and income from four endowments stewarded by the Catholic Foundation of Maine. A new Mass schedule effective July 4, 2026 consolidates weekend services to two priests following Fr. Peter Kaseta's transition to per diem status in July 2025.

Name

Parish of the Holy Eucharist

Legal name

Parish of the Holy Eucharist

Website

https://pothe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parish of the Holy Eucharist is a Catholic parish serving Falmouth, Freeport, Gray, and Yarmouth, Maine, unified under the Diocese of Portland since 2011 across four historic churches, offering sacraments, faith formation, and community outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Parish Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic worship
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental ministry
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Falmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular Sunday and Holy Day collections from parishioners, either through physical envelopes or electronic funds transfer (EFT). The envelope system is used to verify mass attendance.
2. Online Giving (WeShare): One-time or recurring donations through the WeShare platform for those away from the area or preferring digital giving.
3. Capital Campaign Donations: Funds designated for specific building projects and maintenance, such as the $425,000 raised for the Father Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex at St. Gregory the Great Church.
4. Wedding and Funeral Fees: Fees charged for sacramental services including wedding ceremonies and funeral planning assistance.
5. Parish Endowments: Four parish endowments housed with Catholic Foundation of Maine generating ongoing support: Holy Martyrs Church Care and Maintenance Endowment, Sacred Heart Church Endowment, Patricia Siviski Music Ministry Endowment, and St. Gregory Church Endowment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parish of the Holy Eucharist is a unified Catholic parish that delivers Catholic worship services, the seven sacraments, comprehensive faith formation for all ages, sacred music ministry, and social outreach across four church locations in Falmouth, Freeport, Gray, and Yarmouth, Maine. It supports its mission through digital tools for online giving, livestreaming, volunteer coordination, and parish communications.

Product overview

Parish of the Holy Eucharist is a unified Catholic parish offering worship services and religious education across four church locations in the greater Falmouth, Freeport, Gray, and Yarmouth, Maine area. The parish provides core Mass and sacrament services supported by digital platforms including WeShare for online giving, Ministry Scheduler Pro for volunteer coordination, and livestreaming capabilities. Additional offerings include Traditional Latin Mass, faith formation programs for all ages, sacred music ministry, social outreach, funeral services, and cemetery operations. The product portfolio integrates both physical parish services and technology-enabled communication and giving tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services
• Sacraments
• Faith Formation Programs
• Traditional Latin Mass
• Mass Livestreaming
• Online Giving (WeShare)
• Adoration and Devotions
• Sacred Music Ministry
• Social Outreach Programs
• Funeral and Bereavement Services
• Wedding Services
• Holy Cross Cemetery
• Father Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex

Quantifiable outcome

• Mass attendance increasing over past years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Foundation of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish has four endowments housed with the Catholic Foundation of Maine (EIN 77-0612679): Holy Martyrs Church Care and Maintenance Endowment (established 2013), Sacred Heart Church Endowment (established 2015), Patricia Siviski Music Ministry Endowment (established 2008), and St. Gregory Church Endowment (established 2019). The foundation manages and stewards these endowments for long-term parish support.
• Diocese of PortlandcoreOthersThe Parish of the Holy Eucharist is part of the Diocese of Portland, governed by diocesan canon law. The Bishop of Portland oversees the parish, and the parish follows diocesan guidelines for pastoral council establishment (since 1981), safe environment policies, and liturgical norms.
• Local Catholic SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local Catholic schools: St. Brigid School, Holy Cross School, St. John's School, St. Dominic Academy, and Cheverus High School. Parish offers tuition subsidy program and promotes Catholic education.
• Retreat Centers (Franciscan Guest House, Arnold Hall)minorOthersFranciscan Guest House (Kennebunk, ME) and Arnold Hall (Opus Dei, Pembroke, MA) are recommended retreat centers for parishioners seeking extended spiritual retreat experiences.
• Knights of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive Knights of Columbus council at the parish, with members trained through ACTS retreats and other Catholic programs. Parish supports the organization's charitable initiatives and vocations awareness.
• Opus DeiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly Morning and Evening of Recollection retreats offered at the parish with Opus Dei priests, supporting the spiritual growth of lay faithful in their daily work and prayer life.
• Southern Maine Agency on Aging (Meals on Wheels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish website features Meals on Wheels program link, demonstrating community outreach partnership for serving elderly and homebound individuals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Our Lady of Hope Parish: Catholic parish within the Diocese of Portland serving Greater Portland, Maine communities with comparable worship, sacramental, and faith formation offerings.
• St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Westbrook/Gorham area, ME): Multi-site Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland covering Gorham, Sebago, Westbrook and Windham — directly comparable four-church unified-parish model.
• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Portland, ME): Cathedral parish and seat of the Diocese of Portland; the diocesan flagship parish with analogous Catholic parish operations including weddings, funerals, and faith formation.
• St. Patrick's Parish (Portland, ME): Long-established downtown Portland Catholic parish in the same diocese offering the full sacramental and formation ministry stack; comparable in mission and Catholic-demographic target.
• St. John the Baptist Parish (Brunswick, ME): Nearby Catholic parish in mid-coast Maine offering Mass, sacraments, and parish school — a like-for-like ministry model for the Diocese of Portland.
• Prince of Peace Parish (Lewiston/Auburn, ME): Multi-site Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland formed via parish mergers, providing a directly comparable consolidated-parish operating model.
• Good Shepherd Parish (Sanford, ME): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Portland serving southern Maine communities with similar liturgical, formation, and outreach programming.
• Holy Family Parish (Portland, ME): Portland-area Catholic parish in the same diocese with comparable multi-community reach and traditional Catholic ministry offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland: Canonical and operational parent organization governing Parish of the Holy Eucharist and all diocesan parishes; provides oversight, governance norms, and shared formation resources.

Others

• Catholic Foundation of Maine: Diocesan-affiliated nonprofit that stewards Parish of the Holy Eucharist's four endowments; an enabling/ecosystem participant analogous to a community foundation for Catholic parishes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@POTHEME
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParishOfTheHolyEucharist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parish-of-the-holy-eucharist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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