St. Mary of the Hills

What St. Mary of the Hills does

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church is a nonprofit Catholic parish located at 2675 John R. Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan, operating under the Archdiocese of Detroit since its founding in 1988-1989. It serves over 1,600 registered families in southeast Michigan with a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic worship, faith formation, and community outreach programs. The parish offers weekend and daily Mass in English, all seven Catholic sacraments, a Catholic preschool for ages 3 and 4, the GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) family faith formation program engaging 700 families, adult Bible study, youth ministry, Stephen Ministry pastoral care operating for 30 years, and a Mental Health Ministry launched in 2024.

The parish's operating model combines physical presence on its 20-acre campus with a modest digital infrastructure: YouTube livestreaming for weekend Masses across two dedicated channels, ParishSoft online giving, SignUpGenius volunteer coordination, and integration with the Hallow prayer and meditation app via parish zip code 48307. Staffing comprises approximately 14 full-time and 24 part-time employees led by Family Pastor Fr. Stanley Ulman, including directors for Music, Preschool, Evangelical Charity, Discipleship Formation, Finance, and Communication/Marketing.

Revenue is generated primarily through weekly tithes and offertory collections, supplemented by online donations, preschool tuition, special collections, and the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). The Stewardship Commission channels approximately 10% of the Sunday collection, totaling roughly $100,000 annually, into charities, missions, and Christian education partners including Grace Centers of Hope, Lighthouse, Safe Tonight Shelter, St. Michael Food Pantry, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In 2023, the parish joined the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes with St. Andrew and St. Irenaeus, establishing a multi-parish governance structure under shared clergy leadership.

Name

St. Mary of the Hills

Legal name

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church

Website

https://smoth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church is a nonprofit Catholic parish in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving over 1,600 families with worship, sacraments, religious education, preschool, and community outreach programs under the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Catholic preschool
• Faith formation ministry
• Community charity outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offertory Collections: Weekly and special collection donations from parishioners during Mass services, representing the primary source of parish funding.
2. Stewardship/Tithing Emphasis: Parish emphasizes tithing (sacrificial giving) with the Stewardship Commission increasing tithing of Sunday collection from 5% to 10%. Parish gives approximately $100,000 annually to charities, missions, and Christian education.
3. Online Giving: Parishioners can give online through ParishSoft giving platform for regular tithes, special collections, and specific fund designations.
4. Preschool Tuition: Catholic preschool program for ages 3 and 4 generates revenue through tuition payments (rates available on registration forms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church provides Catholic worship services (weekend and daily Mass), the seven Catholic sacraments, religious education for all ages including a preschool program for ages 3-4, and community charity outreach. The parish serves over 1,600 families in Rochester Hills, Michigan, operating as part of the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes alongside St. Andrew and St. Irenaeus churches under the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Product overview

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of parish programs and services centered around Catholic worship, faith formation, and community outreach. The core offering is Sunday and daily Mass celebrated in English, supplemented by livestream capabilities for remote participation. Faith formation programs span all ages through GIFT family sessions, a Catholic preschool for ages 3-4, youth ministry, and adult Bible study groups. The church provides all seven Catholic sacraments including Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. Community service is delivered through the Evangelical Charity Ministry with food pantry partnerships, homeless shelter support, blood drives, and Mental Health Ministry. Specialized ministries include Stephen Ministry for one-on-one pastoral care, Music Ministry for liturgical worship, and various volunteer opportunities. Digital engagement tools include online giving through ParishSoft, Mass livestreaming via YouTube, and integration with the Hallow prayer app. The church operates as part of the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes alongside St. Andrew and St. Irenaeus churches, serving over 1,600 families in Rochester Hills, Michigan since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services
• Sacraments
• Preschool Program
• Religious Education Programs
• Mass Livestreaming
• Online Giving
• Eucharistic Adoration

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Rochester Hills since 1988 with over 1600 registered families
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• South Oakland Food DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood bank receiving cereal donations from St. Mary of the Hills cereal drives to help stock their shelves for community food distribution.
• HallowcoreTechnology or IntegrationHallow is the #1 Catholic prayer and meditation platform with over 10,000 guided prayers and meditations. St. Mary of the Hills partners with Hallow to provide parish members with access to the app; members can join the parish community using zip code 48307.
• St. Andrew Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Andrew Church in Rochester is part of the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes with St. Mary of the Hills and St. Irenaeus. The goal of Families of Parishes is to make parishes places where individuals and families can encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and be equipped to be witnesses to Christ.
• St. Irenaeus Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Irenaeus in Rochester Hills is part of the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes with St. Mary of the Hills and St. Andrew. The three parishes collaborate under Fr. Stanley Ulman (St. Mary of the Hills) along with Fr. Joseph Horn and Fr. Brian Cokonougher (St. Andrew) and Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf (St. Irenaeus).
• St. Michael Food Pantry (St. Damien of Molokai Parish)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership where St. Mary of the Hills collects food donations for the open food pantry at St. Michael Church in Pontiac. Parishioners assist with food drives, serve at the pantry, and prepare sack lunches. The pantry was founded by Deacon Mike Merlo.
• Safe Tonight SheltermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency shelter at New Birth International Church serving over 50 mothers and children. St. Mary of the Hills prepares and serves weekly meals, provides volunteers, and offers donation support. Service continues through March 31.
• Grace Centers of HopemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPontiac shelter offering life-changing programs for men, women, and children including long-term residential care, food, education, job training, and spiritual healing. Parish supports through donations, volunteer service, and fellowship activities.
• Lighthouse (formerly SOS)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomeless shelter in Pontiac. St. Mary of the Hills provides weekly volunteer opportunities and donation envelopes. During Lighthouse Meal Week, volunteers provide six evenings of home-cooked meals for approximately 60 women and children.
• Children's Village - Mandy's PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency shelter for young males and females birth to 17 who are victims of abuse and/or neglect. Parish supports through Easter bag donations and holiday gift programs.
• Christian Community Response Team (CCRT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDowntown Pontiac organization providing support for those in crisis including the homeless, mentally ill, and impoverished. Parish supports through Easter bag donations and ongoing charitable outreach.
• La Casa AmigaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram operated by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan supporting legal immigrants and families through legal clinic, income support, food pantry, and job/education assistance. Parish supports through donations and Easter bag program.
• On the Rise Bakery and Kolbe CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFair trade and social enterprise businesses supported by the parish through sales at church events, contributing to community economic development.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParish hosts regular blood drives with the Red Cross, providing venue and volunteer support for community blood donation events.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. Mary's conference of SVdP provides charitable outreach to neighbors in need. The parish supports through donations and volunteer service, including hosting the Ice Cream Social to thank supporters.
• Elli's HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit in Detroit dedicated to helping women who are homeless and runaway due to human trafficking. Senior Sandwich Group at St. Mary's prepares 60 monthly lunches for Elli's House residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Andrew Catholic Church: Partner parish in the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes alongside St. Mary of the Hills and St. Irenaeus. Direct peer in size, geography (Rochester, MI), programming, and Archdiocese of Detroit affiliation.
• St. Irenaeus Catholic Church: Third member of the Rochester Area Catholic Family of Parishes, located in Rochester Hills, MI. Shares pastoral leadership and collaborative ministry framework with St. Mary of the Hills.
• St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church: Large Catholic parish in Bloomfield Hills, MI with similar comprehensive programming (preschool, religious education, charity outreach). Comparable as a large suburban Detroit-area Catholic parish serving affluent family demographics.
• Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: Suburban Detroit-area Catholic parish in Plymouth, MI offering Mass, religious education, preschool, and community outreach programs. Comparable in mission, programming scope, and Archdiocese of Detroit affiliation.
• St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Novi, MI serving suburban Oakland County families with Mass, religious education, and youth ministry. Comparable in target demographic and parish size category.
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Sterling Heights, MI serving a similar suburban Michigan family demographic with comparable programming including preschool, religious education, and community outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan: Regional Catholic social services organization that St. Mary of the Hills partners with (e.g., La Casa Amiga). Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit delivering social services and community outreach in the same geographic market.
• Archdiocese of Detroit: Governing ecclesiastical authority overseeing St. Mary of the Hills. Comparable as the broader institutional framework setting policy, resources, and direction for all member parishes including the subject.

Others

• Hallow: Catholic prayer and meditation app integrated with St. Mary of the Hills via zip-code-based parish community feature. Comparable as a technology partner enabling the parish's digital ministry and faith-formation reach.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Catholic charitable organization with an active St. Mary of the Hills conference providing outreach to neighbors in need. Comparable as a faith-based charitable partner operating in the same service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/StMaryoftheHillsCatholicChurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmaryofthehills
• Instagraminstagram.com/stmaryrochhills

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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