St George Parish

What St George Parish does

Saint George Parish (legal name: Saint George Parish Community) is a Roman Catholic parish founded on June 2, 1923, in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, operating under the governance of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a non-profit religious organization. The parish celebrates its 103rd anniversary in 2026 and serves registered parishioners and their families across Glenolden and surrounding communities in the Tri-State Area (Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey). Its core offerings center on the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders), weekend and weekday Mass with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), and a regionalized Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) for children in Grades 1-8 conducted in partnership with St Gabriel Parish in Norwood. Charitable outreach includes a parish food cupboard, frozen casserole preparation for St John's Hospice in Philadelphia, toiletry drives for the homebound, and gift card assistance programs for families in need.

The parish delivers its services through a physical campus comprising the main church at 22 East Cooke Avenue, a rectory open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, a convent at 11 Lamont Avenue housing the Sisters of St. Joseph and serving as the PREP/RCIA instruction site, and a parish hall (the former school building, closed in 2005 and now leased to the Upper Darby School District for Walter Senkow Elementary School). Digital infrastructure is provided by the Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) platform powering www.stgeorgeparish.org, with online giving functionality via OSV Hub (osvhub.com/stgeorgeparish/funds), a weekly digital bulletin at church-bulletin.org, and email communications through [email protected].

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary stewardship contributions from parishioners, with no disclosed budget figures. Primary revenue streams include the weekly Sunday collection (using traditional giving envelopes and bank bill-pay), the annual Treasure Sunday stewardship weekend each October, the Parish Support Initiative through The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia via SupportMyParish.org, and nominal auxiliary streams: Mass cards ($10 standard, $20 padded booklet), sanctuary lamp dedications ($10/week), and bread and wine dedications ($15). A $1,000-per-child Parish Subsidy is paid to registered parishioners sending children to Catholic school, functioning as a cost rather than revenue. The parish is led by Rev. John T. Hand as Pastoral Administrator and supported by an approximately 8-person staff including a Business Manager, Director of Religious Education, Director of Adult Faith Formation, Choir Director, administrative assistants, receptionists, and a Building Maintenance Engineer.

Name

St George Parish

Legal name

Saint George Parish Community

Website

https://stgeorgeparish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint George Parish is a 103-year-old Roman Catholic parish in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, operating under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It serves registered parishioners with weekend and weekday Mass, the seven sacraments, adult RCIA, and a regionalized religious education program for children in Grades 1-8, sustained by voluntary stewardship contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental preparation
• Religious education programs
• Community worship services
• Charitable outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenolden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sunday Collection / Stewardship Envelopes: The primary source of parish revenue is the weekly Sunday collection, with parishioners using weekly giving envelopes. The parish does not have a direct online giving program but encourages bank bill-pay services as an alternative.
2. Parish Support Initiative / Online Donations: Parish participates in the Parish Support Initiative through a partnership with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Donations are accepted via SupportMyParish.org. The parish also receives contributions through bank bill-pay and mailed checks.
3. Treasure Sunday (Annual Stewardship Collection): An annual stewardship weekend (second Sunday of October), formerly called the 'Annual Block Collection,' where parishioners make sacrificial financial contributions that stay within the parish.
4. Sacred Matter Sales (Mass Cards, Sanctuary Lamp, Dedication Offerings): The parish sells Mass cards ($10 standard, $20 padded booklet), sanctuary lamp dedications ($10/week), and bread and wine dedications ($15) as supplementary revenue streams.

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Core offering

St George Parish is a Catholic parish that delivers weekly and daily Mass, Confessions, Adoration, and the seven Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders). It also runs faith formation programs (RCIA for adults, regionalized PREP for children in Grades 1-8) and charitable outreach including a food cupboard, frozen casseroles for St John's Hospice, and homebound ministry.

Product overview

St George Parish is a Catholic parish in Glenolden, Pennsylvania offering a comprehensive range of spiritual services and programs. The core offerings include liturgical worship (Weekend and Weekday Mass, Adoration), the seven Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders), and faith formation programs (RCIA for adults and PREP for children in Grades 1-8). The parish also operates community assistance programs including a food cupboard and outreach services. These services are delivered primarily through in-person gatherings at the church facilities, with additional communication through the weekly Parish Bulletin and online giving options.

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St Gabriel Parish (Norwood)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021St Gabriel Parish and St George Parish formed a regionalized Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) as of September 2021. PREP classes for children in Grades 1-8 are held at St Gabriel's campus on Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM. All sacraments and sacrament preparation remain at St George Church. Mr. Dan Salvatore serves as Director of Religious Education. St Gabriel's phone: 610-586-1225.
• The Catholic Foundation of Greater PhiladelphiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt George Parish partners with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia for the Parish Support Initiative. Donations can be made through www.SupportMyParish.org by selecting Saint George Parish. This initiative helps sustain the parish through uncertain financial times.
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia / Office for Child and Youth Protection (OCYP)coreOthersSt George Parish operates under the oversight of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and participates in the OCYP's 'Promise to Protect' and 'Pledge to Heal' programs — comprehensive child safety and sexual abuse prevention initiatives. The parish displays OCYP contact information for Victim Assistance (215.587.3880) and Safe Environment (215.587.2466).
• Upper Darby School DistrictminorOthersThe former St George Parish School building (closed 2005) is currently leased to the Upper Darby School District, which uses it for Walter Senkow Elementary School serving Grades 1-5. The Parish Hall within the building continues to be used for Bingo, Pot of Gold Program, and PREP classes.
• St John's Hospice (Philadelphia)minorOthersSt George Parish collects frozen casseroles for St John's Hospice in Philadelphia, which provides meals, shower facilities, warmth, and rest to the homeless. This is an ongoing charitable outreach partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia: Catholic women's religious order with historical presence at St George Parish since the parish school opened in 1927. Sister Lorraine Muglie, SSJ, currently serves as Director of Adult Faith Formation. Religious order closely tied to parish identity and ministry operations.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal service organization with active councils at parishes including those in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Provides parishioner engagement, fundraising, and charitable program support that often complements parish ministry models.
• Our Sunday Visitor: Catholic publisher and technology platform provider powering the parish website (www.stgeorgeparish.org) and online giving via OSV Hub. Technology/infrastructure supplier enabling the parish's digital presence and donation capture.
• The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia: Named GTM partner of St George Parish for the Parish Support Initiative via SupportMyParish.org. Catholic grantmaking and donor-advised fund organization supporting parish sustainability; functions as an enabling/adjacent fundraising partner in the same ecosystem.
• St John's Hospice (Philadelphia): Catholic charitable partner of St George Parish; the parish collects frozen casseroles for St John's Hospice which serves the homeless in Philadelphia. Faith-based social services organization operating in the same Catholic ecosystem.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Faith-based nonprofit arm of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia delivering charitable social services across the region. Operates many of the same outreach themes (food assistance, homelessness support) that St George Parish provides at a local scale, making it a relevant adjacent/ecosystem peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and seat of the Archbishop. Larger, more prominent Catholic institution in the same ecclesiastical structure, providing a broader benchmark for archdiocesan parishes in sacramental programs and Catholic identity.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic charitable and social services across the United States. Operates in the broader faith-based nonprofit space that St George Parish participates in locally through its food cupboard and outreach programs.
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Parent ecclesiastical governance body overseeing St George Parish and roughly 200+ parishes across the Philadelphia region. Operates central offices, ministries, and OCYP compliance programs the parish participates in. Larger incumbent in the same Catholic ecclesiastical infrastructure.

Direct peers

• St Gabriel Parish (Norwood, PA): Catholic parish in nearby Norwood, PA, also under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct partner for the regionalized Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) since September 2021, sharing staff and curriculum for grades 1-8. Most directly comparable peer given shared archdiocese, similar suburban context, and operational partnership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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