St Mark The Evangelist

What St Mark The Evangelist does

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Plano, Texas, operating under the canonical authority of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. The parish serves registered Catholic families and individuals across all life stages, providing all seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders) along with faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults. It operates as a nonprofit religious organization with a multi-site Plano footprint consisting of the main sanctuary campus at 1201 Alma Drive, the parish office and Smyth Pastoral Center at 1100-1105 W. 15th Street, the columbarium on church grounds, and the affiliated St. Mark Catholic School (K-8). Bilingual English and Spanish programming is offered across major sacraments and formation tracks.

The parish delivers services through scheduled weekend Masses (six Saturday-Sunday times plus daily Masses), sacramental preparation classes (Baptism Preparation, Marriage Preparation, two-year Confirmation, OCIA/RICA), funeral planning, a 600-niche columbarium, facility rentals (Great Hall 240 capacity; McGivney Hall 104 capacity), and community outreach programs including the St. Mark Baby Shop and the parish-based St. Vincent de Paul conference. Distribution is primarily direct via in-person attendance, with supplementary YouTube livestream of Masses, a Flocknote email newsletter, weekly printed bulletins, and a presence on Facebook and Instagram. A planned-giving endowment is managed through The Catholic Foundation to support operations and capital needs.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring tithing/donations, sacramental preparation fees ($20-$1,350 depending on service and parishioner status), columbarium niche purchases ($6,000 each with perpetual upkeep), facility rentals, and ancillary parish school tuition. The parish employs approximately 11-50 staff across administrative, formation, communications, music, facilities, and security roles, supported by clergy (Pastor, Parochial Vicar, additional priests, deacons) and a substantial lay volunteer base. Governance is provided by a Parish Advisory Council and a Finance Council; the affiliated school has its own Principal, Assistant Principal, and School Advisory Council. There are no external shareholders; the parish is governed canonically by the Diocese of Dallas and operates under standard Catholic parish fiduciary norms.

Name

St Mark The Evangelist

Legal name

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

Website

https://stmarkplano.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Mark the Evangelist is a Catholic parish in Plano, Texas, operating under the Diocese of Dallas and providing all seven sacraments, faith formation, an affiliated K-8 school, a columbarium, facility rentals, and charitable ministries to registered Catholic families and the surrounding community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious / Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Valley, New Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church is a parish within the Diocese of Dallas that delivers Catholic spiritual services to registered parishioners in Plano, Texas. Its core offering centers on the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders), bilingual (English/Spanish) faith formation from cradle to grave, and pastoral/community support ministries. Auxiliary paid offerings include sacramental preparation programs, a 600-niche on-site columbarium, Baby Shop community support, and rental of parish event facilities (Great Hall, McGivney Hall, JPII Conference Room).

Product overview

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of parish services organized around seven sacraments, faith formation, and community support. The church's core religious services include Mass celebrations (with multiple daily and weekend schedules in English and Spanish), Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and seasonal sacraments. The parish provides structured preparation programs for major life sacraments: Baptism Preparation (with English/Spanish classes, documentation requirements, and ceremony scheduling), Marriage Preparation (with counseling, deposits, and wedding coordination), Confirmation (two-year youth program with bilingual options), and OCIA/RICA for adult initiation. Additional services include Funeral Planning (Full Funeral Rite, Vigil, Liturgy, Committal options), a 600-niche Columbarium for cremated remains, a Baby Shop providing free baby supplies to families in need, and facility rentals (Great Hall, McGivney Hall) for parish events. The church also operates Planned Giving/Legacy Circle for charitable estate planning through The Catholic Foundation.

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Brands

• St. Mark Legacy Circle: Planned giving and legacy society program for charitable estate gifts
• St. Mark Catholic School

Products and services

• Baptism Preparation Program Comprehensive baptism preparation for parents and godparents including in-person classes in English (first Tuesday monthly) and Spanish (second Tuesday monthly) at McGivney Hall, required documentation processing, and scheduling of baptism ceremonies for infants and young children. Preparation class fee: $30 for parents, $30 for married godparents, $20 for single godparent.
• Marriage Preparation Program Complete marriage preparation for engaged couples including pre-marriage counseling, required documentation, deposit and installment payments, and coordination of wedding ceremonies at the parish. Fees: Parishioners $1,150 total ($350 deposit + $400 + $400); Non-Parishioners $1,350 total.
• Confirmation Program Two-year youth confirmation preparation program with parent sessions, catechist-led formation, and full sacrament celebration including bilingual options. Targeted at youth preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA/RICA) Faith initiation program for adults, children age 7+, and baptized Catholics seeking remaining sacraments, with English and Spanish sessions and family-friendly options. Leads participants through full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Funeral Planning and Support Services Comprehensive funeral planning assistance including Full Funeral Rite, Vigil Service, Funeral Liturgy, and Committal options with reception support for grieving families. Includes grief ministry referrals.
• Faith Formation Programs Comprehensive faith formation including adult formation, children's faith formation, youth ministry, young adults ministry, and sacramental preparation across multiple age groups. Delivered at Smyth Pastoral Center and other parish facilities.
• Columbarium Services Sacred resting place for cremated remains with 600 niches available on parish grounds. One-time fee of $6,000 per niche includes 2 urns, engraving on faceplate, perpetual upkeep, and one Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day. Available to active registered parishioners (6+ months).
• St. Mark Baby Shop Free baby supply assistance program providing diapers, wipes, furniture, clothing, and toys to families in need. Operated by parish volunteers with donation and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Facility Rentals Rental of parish facilities for parishioner events including Great Hall (capacity 240 guests, 4,885 sq ft), McGivney Hall (capacity 104 guests, 2,040 sq ft), and JPII Conference Room. Used for weddings, quinceañeras, ministry events, and other parish-affiliated gatherings.
• Planned Giving and Legacy Circle Charitable planned giving program offering bequest, beneficiary designation, and life insurance gift options through The Catholic Foundation endowment fund. Supports church operations, maintenance, and capital needs.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Diocese of DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mark the Evangelist is a parish within the Catholic Diocese of Dallas under the spiritual authority of the Bishop of Dallas. The diocese provides liturgical guidelines, priestly assignments, and pastoral directives. Fr. Jason Cargo serves as pastor with connection to diocesan vocations office.
• St. Mark Catholic School (STMCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mark Catholic School operates as a separate entity (stmcs.net) affiliated with the parish. Principal Pam Steinkirchner and Assistant Principal Kristen Young lead the school. School Advisory Council liaison Sarah Salvia serves on the Parish Advisory Council. Parish offers facility sharing and coordinated faith formation.
• US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mark follows liturgical guidelines and catechetical resources from the USCCB, referencing the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults for sacramental theology and faith formation content.
• Catholic Charities of DallasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Mark connects parishioners to Catholic Charities of Dallas for social services, and participates in the Hope Mental Health Resource program through this partnership.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Mark ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish-based conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society provides material assistance to those in need, including food, utilities assistance, and emergency support. Contact: 972-282-8077.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Ann Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in Coppell, TX (Diocese of Dallas) operating within the same North Texas Catholic market, with comparable sacramental preparation, school affiliation, and family-focused ministry model.
• St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church: Diocese of Dallas parish in Richardson, TX with similar bilingual ministry, sacramental preparation, and K-8 Catholic school structure, directly comparable in scale and program mix to St. Mark.
• All Saints Catholic Church: Large Catholic parish also located in Plano, TX within the Diocese of Dallas, offering the full seven sacraments, faith formation, and a parish school — a direct same-city peer serving the same Plano-Catholic population.
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Plano-based Catholic parish in the Diocese of Dallas offering Mass, sacramental preparation, faith formation, and parish school — directly overlapping St. Mark's geographic and ministry footprint in the same city.
• Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church: Plano-based Catholic parish under the Diocese of Dallas offering sacramental programs, faith formation, and bilingual services — competing for the same registered-parishioner population within the same city limits.
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: Large Diocese of Dallas parish in Frisco, TX (a fast-growing suburb neighboring Plano), with comparable Mass schedules, faith formation, youth/young adult ministry, and sacramental preparation offering — overlapping St. Mark's segment of the North Texas Catholic market.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Diocese of Dallas: Ecclesiastical governing body (the parent entity) overseeing all diocesan parishes including St. Mark; provides clergy assignments, liturgical guidance, and Catholic school policy — directly comparable as the governing tier of the same Catholic institution.
• Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe: Mother church of the Diocese of Dallas, providing diocesan-wide Mass schedules, sacramental services, and broad Catholic programming in downtown Dallas — a larger incumbent with overlapping service lines but a wider (non-Parish-specific) mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaDebgLsnJQGO6-4y-8bXMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmarkplano
• Instagraminstagram.com/stmarkplano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-mark-the-evangelist

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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