St. Mary of the Annunciation

What St. Mary of the Annunciation does

St. Mary of the Annunciation is a Catholic parish church founded in 1864 and located at 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein, Illinois. It operates as a non-profit religious organization under the Archdiocese of Chicago and serves Catholic parishioners and families in the Mundelein area through weekly Mass services (Monday-Friday 8AM, Saturday 5PM, and three Sunday Masses), the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. The parish operates over 60 active ministries organized into four commissions: Faith Formation, Evangelization & Outreach, Parish Life, and Worship.

The parish runs a full faith formation ecosystem including a K-8 Religious Education Program, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), Youth Ministry, Adult Formation, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Vacation Bible School, and Sacramental Preparation. It also operates Frassati Catholic Academy as a wholly-owned subsidiary for Catholic education. Community outreach is delivered via ministries such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Bereavement Ministry, Ministry of Care, Respect Life, and the Prayer Team, supported by annual events including Country Fest, the St. Mary Scramble, and Hospitality Weekends.

The revenue model is donation-based, with Sunday collection accounting for more than 80% of total income. Additional streams include online giving via the GiveCentral platform and text-to-give (text SUNDAY to 847-796-6879), participation in the Archdiocese's Annual Catholic Appeal ($211,160 donated in the most recent cycle, with a $104,237 rebate to the parish), and capital campaigns—the most recent being the 2016 "To Teach Who Christ Is" campaign, which raised $2,601,770 from 589 families against a $2.35 million goal. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Joji Thanugundla, with governance provided by a Finance Council co-chaired by Thomas Zengeler and Denise Fuller, and a Pastoral Council. Paid staff headcount is reported at 1-10, with the 60+ ministries largely volunteer-driven.

Name

St. Mary of the Annunciation

Legal name

St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church

Website

https://stmaryfc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Mary of the Annunciation is a Catholic parish church in Mundelein, Illinois, founded in 1864 and operating under the Archdiocese of Chicago. It serves local Catholic families through Mass services, sacramental preparation, faith formation programs, 60+ ministries, and the affiliated Frassati Catholic Academy.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

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PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious education programs
• Worship services
• Faith formation ministry
• Sacramental preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein, Illinois

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. Sunday Collection: The primary revenue source is the Sunday collection, which accounts for more than 80% of the parish's total income. Parishioners contribute weekly donations during Mass services.
2. Online/Tech-Enabled Giving: GiveCentral platform for regular credit card or direct debit gifts, and text-to-give option (text SUNDAY to 847-796-6879) for convenient donations.
3. Annual Catholic Appeal: Parishioners donate to the Archdiocese of Chicago annual campaign. Donations above the parish goal are rebated back to St. Mary. Last year $211,160 was donated with a $104,237 rebate to the parish.
4. Capital Campaign: To Teach Who Christ Is: Major fundraising campaign that began in 2016, exceeding its $2.35 million goal by raising $2,601,770 from 589 families. Funds were used for education, construction debt retirement, and parish improvements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Mary of the Annunciation is a Catholic parish church that provides weekly Mass services, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, faith formation programs (Religious Education Program for K-8, OCIA, Youth Ministry, Adult Formation), sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage), and over 60 community ministries including outreach, bereavement, and care ministries. The parish also operates Frassati Catholic Academy.

Product overview

St. Mary of the Annunciation is a Catholic parish church that offers religious services, faith formation programs, and community ministries. The organization provides worship services including daily and weekend Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and various liturgical ministries. Its faith formation offerings include the Religious Education Program (REP) for K-8 students, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) preparation, Youth Ministry for high school students, Adult Formation programs, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Vacation Bible School, and sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, and Marriage. The parish also operates Frassati Catholic Academy and maintains over 60 ministries serving various community needs including respect life, bereavement support, care ministry, and charitable outreach through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frassati Academy: Catholic academy associated with the parish

Products and services

• Frassati Catholic Academy Catholic education academy operated by the parish for students, providing faith-based K-8 schooling as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Religious Education Program (REP) Religious education program for K-8 students offered by the parish to provide catechesis and faith formation for children.
• OCIA Program (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Formation program for adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church, including preparation for Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Youth Ministry Ministry for high school youth offering spiritual formation, fellowship, service opportunities, and the Catholic Heart Work Camp experience.
• Vacation Bible School Annual summer faith-based program for children featuring scripture-based activities, lessons, and community engagement.
• Sacramental Preparation Preparation programs for the Catholic sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, and Marriage (FOCCUS).
• Worship Services (Mass) Regular Catholic Mass services held Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM, plus the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays 4:00-4:40 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 active ministries serving the parish community

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archdiocese of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016St. Mary of the Annunciation is a parish within the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Archdiocese provides oversight, liturgical guidance, and administers shared programs like the Annual Catholic Appeal. The parish participates in Archdiocesan initiatives and campaigns, with a portion of funds supporting Archdiocesan ministries.
• GiveCentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationGiveCentral is the primary online giving platform used by St. Mary for accepting digital donations. The platform enables credit card and direct debit contributions through their website at givecentral.org/location/239. GiveCentral also provides text-to-give functionality.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVdP is a ministry within the parish that provides outreach and assistance to those in need. The parish hosts SVdP activities including an annual Pasta Party fundraiser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Holy Name Cathedral: The mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a much larger, centrally located Catholic parish; comparable in denomination and ministry breadth, but with substantially greater scale, staff, and historic prominence.

Others

• GiveCentral: Online giving platform specifically built for Catholic parishes and Archdiocesan campaigns; not a peer but a key technology vendor and enabling infrastructure provider for St. Mary's digital giving.
• Mundelein Seminary (University of St. Mary of the Lake): Major Catholic seminary and university physically located in Mundelein, IL; not a parish but a religious institution sharing the same community and Catholic mission context.

Direct peers

• Santa Maria del Popolo Catholic Parish: Catholic parish located in Mundelein, IL, the same town as St. Mary's, making it the closest direct peer and competing for the same parishioner base.
• St. Patrick Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in Wadsworth, IL, a nearby Lake County community within the Archdiocese of Chicago, serving a comparable suburban demographic with similar programs.
• Old St. Patrick's Church: Catholic parish in Chicago's West Loop, part of the Archdiocese of Chicago, known for strong community engagement and contemporary programming — comparable in ministry breadth to St. Mary's.
• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church: Nearby Catholic parish in Lake Zurich, IL, also part of the Archdiocese of Chicago, serving a comparable suburban Lake County community with similar Mass, formation, and ministry offerings.
• St. Gilbert Catholic Church: Catholic parish in Grayslake, IL, in close geographic proximity to Mundelein and within the Archdiocese of Chicago, offering comparable Mass, faith formation, and ministry programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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