Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church

What Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church does

Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church is a 501(c)(3) Roman Catholic parish established in 1915 and located at 111 South Hubbard Street in Algonquin, Illinois, within the Rockford Diocese. It serves approximately 3,092 to 3,500 registered families in southeastern McHenry County, including parts of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Barrington Hills, and has been staffed since 2011 by Conventual Franciscan friars from Krakow, Poland. Core offerings include daily and weekend Mass in English and Polish, all seven sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, a Catholic elementary school (St. Margaret Mary Parish School) from preschool through 8th grade, the GATHER Family Formation program, youth ministry, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), and community outreach arms including the St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter, Walking Together Resale Shop, and annual Shamrock Shave and Hammer Open fundraisers.

The parish operates with roughly 18 staff under Father Robert C. Blood (Pastor) and operates a small multi-unit structure including the parish, school, monastery, McDonnell and McGivney Halls, and Walking Together Resale Shop. Its technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf digital tools rather than proprietary platforms: GiveCentral for online giving, Flocknotes for email communications, YouTube for Mass livestreaming, and RaiseRight for gift-card fundraising. The parish is part of the Marian Central Catholic High School feeder ecosystem in Woodstock.

Revenue is donation-driven, with weekly collections reported at $21,252.15 against a budget of $22,288, supplemented by Mass intention stipends ($10 per intention), school tuition, event proceeds, and resale shop income. Active debt-reduction efforts have retired 79% of the original $3,350,868 school building debt as of February 2026. The parish has no external investors, holding only under the ecclesiastical authority of the Rockford Diocese, and reports no commercial revenue contracts, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products beyond standard operational SaaS integrations.

Name

Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Legal name

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Website

https://saintmargaretmary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church is a 501(c)(3) parish in Algonquin, Illinois, founded in 1915 and staffed by Conventual Franciscans from Krakow, serving roughly 3,092–3,500 registered families with Mass, sacraments, a preschool–8th grade Catholic school, faith formation, and community outreach programs under the Rockford Diocese.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Catholic elementary school
• Sacramental ministry
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Algonquin

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. Weekly Offerings/Tithes: Parishioners contribute weekly through envelopes and GiveCentral online giving. Weekly collection reported at approximately $21,252 per weekend.
2. Mass Offerings: Parishioners can schedule Mass intentions for deceased loved ones. Donation of $10 per Mass offering.
3. School Tuition: Parish operates Catholic elementary school from preschool to 8th grade with tuition-based education.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Shamrock Shave (over $545,000 raised since 2008) and Hammer Open golf outing.
5. Walking Together Resale Shop: Consignment shop accepting donated clothing and goods, generating revenue for parish operations.
6. Raise Right Gift Cards: Parishioners purchase gift cards through RaiseRight program, earning percentage back for parish debt reduction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church provides Catholic worship services including daily and weekend Mass in English and Polish, the seven sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation. The parish also operates a Catholic elementary school (preschool through 8th grade), religious education programs (GATHER Family Formation, Youth Ministry, OCIA), and community outreach services including a mental health ministry, resale shop, and annual fundraisers.

Product overview

Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church offers a comprehensive range of spiritual, educational, and community services centered on Catholic faith formation and worship. Core offerings include daily and weekend Mass celebrations in English and Polish, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and various sacraments. The parish provides religious education through the GATHER Family Formation program for students not attending Catholic school, youth ministry for grades 6-12, and OCIA for adults exploring the Catholic faith. The parish operates St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School (preschool through 8th grade) and partners with Marian Central Catholic High School. Community outreach includes the St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry, Walking Together Resale Shop, annual Shamrock Shave and Hammer Open fundraisers. Liturgical ministries, prayer groups, Bible study, and ethnic community programs (Polish and Filipino) serve diverse parish needs of approximately 3,092-3,500 registered families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GATHER Family Formation: Family Faith Formation program for students who do not attend Catholic school, from preschool to High School
• Walking Together Resale Shop
• St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry
• Shamrock Shave

Products and services

• Mass & Confession Schedule Daily and weekend Mass in English and Polish, plus scheduled Reconciliation (Confession) for parishioners and visitors.
• Sacraments The seven Catholic sacraments administered to parishioners: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage, and Reconciliation.
• Eucharistic Adoration Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held on Monday evenings (8:00-9:00 PM), Wednesday overnight (9:00 AM to Thursday 6:30 AM), and Fridays (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM), with Benediction services.
• Spiritual Life Programs Programs for adult spiritual growth including That Man Is You (TMIY) for men, She Shall Be Called Woman (SHE) for women, Light of the World retreats, prayer groups, Bible study, and Franciscan spiritual formation.
• GATHER Family Formation Family-centered faith formation program for students preschool through high school not enrolled in Catholic school, including findingGODtogether preparation for Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Communion.
• Youth Ministry Youth ministry for grades 6-12 including religious education groups, retreats, social gatherings, service projects, youth Masses, and Confirmation preparation.
• OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults Program for adults exploring the Catholic faith, including those seeking to become Catholic, returning Catholics, or those married to Catholics; covers baptism, confirmation, and communion over a typical nine-month journey.
• St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School Catholic elementary school from preschool (3 years old) through 8th grade, operated by the parish with a mission of developing faith life, building community, and fostering Christian service.
• Liturgical Ministries Volunteer liturgical roles supporting parish worship including Altar Servers, Greeters, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Sacristans, Ushers, Music Ministry (Adult Choir, Cantors, Funeral Choir, Youth Choir, Children's Choir), and Visitation Ministry.
• Ethnic Community Ministries Polish community ministry with two weekend Masses in Polish, Polish School of Cultural Heritage, Polish lectors, and Polish servers; Filipino community with monthly meetings and Simbang Gabi Christmas celebrations.
• Walking Together Resale Shop Thrift / consignment shop accepting clean, gently used clothing, shoes, household goods, books, and toys, with proceeds supporting parish operations and charitable outreach.
• St. Dymphna Mental Health Ministry Mental health support ministry providing group and individual discussion, prayer, educational sessions, and a confidential environment for sharing challenges, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
• Shamrock Shave Fundraiser Annual fundraising event held in March supporting needy families in the community and cancer patients; has raised over $545,000 since 2008.
• Hammer Open Charity Classic Annual Knights of Columbus charity golf outing at Redtail Golf Club, four-man scramble format with prizes, raffles, and dinner, benefiting select charities.
• StMM Stewardship Program Parish stewardship program based on Time (prayer), Talent (ministries), and Treasure (giving), inviting parishioners to complete pledge forms supporting the parish mission.
• Devotional Prayer and Bible Study Our Lady of Perpetual Help Holy Rosary and Novena every Tuesday at 7:30 PM with Holy Mass on the 1st Tuesday, plus Bible study and men's and women's prayer groups.
• Online Mass Livestream Live and recorded streaming of Mass via the parish YouTube channel for shut-ins, remote parishioners, and family members who cannot attend in person.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knights of Columbus Council #11091coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic fraternal organization that supports parish through charitable events including the annual Hammer Open golf outing and Shamrock Shave fundraiser. Provides volunteer support for parish events and community outreach.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish-based charitable society that provides personal, home assistance to those in need in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills region. Receives funds from Shamrock Shave and Walking Together Resale Shop.
• Franciscan Sisters of Christian CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvites single Catholic women ages 20-35 to vocation discernment events. Parish serves as venue for discernment retreats and information sessions.
• Marian Central Catholic High SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Catholic high school in Woodstock that serves St. Margaret Mary parish students. Parish supports school enrollment and students participate in joint activities.
• Rockford DiocesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocese covering McHenry County and surrounding areas. Assigns priests, oversees sacraments, and provides stewardship guidance. Bishop David Malloy leads the diocese.
• Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food PantryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish collects non-perishable food donations monthly for the food pantry that serves the hungry in the local area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford: Faith-based social services arm of the same diocese. Operates adjacent community outreach (food pantries, counseling, social services) similar to St. Margaret Mary's St. Vincent de Paul and Walking Together Resale Shop activities.

Direct peers

• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Hampshire, IL): Catholic parish within the Rockford Diocese serving a comparable suburban Chicago collar-county community. Operates with similar Mass schedule, school, and stewardship model as St. Margaret Mary.
• St. Mary Catholic Church (Woodstock, IL): Catholic parish in Woodstock, IL within the same Rockford Diocese. Hosts Marian Central Catholic High School, the same high school partner that serves St. Margaret Mary families.
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (West Dundee, IL): Catholic parish in the Fox River Valley corridor near Algonquin, serving a similar suburban Chicago collar-county community with comparable ministries, school, and stewardship programs.
• St. Patrick Catholic Church (Wadsworth, IL): Catholic parish in Lake County, IL within the Rockford Diocese serving a similar suburban demographic. Comparable parish size, school operations, and stewardship-driven revenue model.
• St. Therese Catholic Church (Crystal Lake, IL): Catholic parish in Crystal Lake, IL — also in McHenry County under Rockford Diocese — serving a similar suburban family demographic with Catholic school, religious education, and stewardship programs.
• Marian Central Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Woodstock, IL that serves as the regional secondary school partner for St. Margaret Mary parish school graduates. Operates under the Rockford Diocese and shares the feeder-parish model.

Others

• GiveCentral: Online donation platform used by St. Margaret Mary for weekly tithing. Operates broadly across Catholic parishes and dioceses; comparable as the technology/infrastructure enabling the parish's digital giving revenue stream.
• Flocknote: Parish communication and email marketing platform used by St. Margaret Mary for Flocknotes newsletters. A broadly-adopted enabling tool across Catholic parishes; not a direct competitor but ecosystem infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Rockford: The Catholic diocesan authority overseeing St. Margaret Mary and other parishes in McHenry County and northern Illinois. Comparable as the parent ecclesiastical governance structure providing clergy, stewardship guidance, and sacramental authority.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_iPQKGd_GrYnNEpFKw_L6g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-margaret-mary-catholic-church

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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