St Michael Catholic Parish

What St Michael Catholic Parish does

St Michael Catholic Parish is a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston located in the west Houston / Galleria area, serving approximately 4,000 active registered families across ZIP codes 77056, 77057, and 77063. Its core function is sacramental and pastoral ministry: it celebrates five weekend Masses and daily Masses, prepares parishioners for the sacraments, and runs a 500-student K-8 parish school as an integrated formation ministry. The parish also operates a portfolio of lay ministries targeted at specific life stages, including Coffee & Careers for working adults, Grief Support for bereaved families, and marriage preparation programming such as the Wedding Feast Couples Retreat scheduled for August 22, 2026.

The parish's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party, off-the-shelf products rather than custom systems: ParishSoft Giving for online contributions and donor management, FORMED for Catholic faith-formation content, Flocknote for email/text communications, YouTube for livestreamed Masses, and CMG Connect (Catholic Ministry to Gay and Lesbian Catholics) for outreach. These tools support giving, formation content delivery, multi-channel communication, and hybrid attendance, but no proprietary platform or AI capability is described.

St Michael is structured as a non-profit religious organization (a parish canonical entity under the Archdiocese), not a commercial enterprise. Its operating income is derived from parishioner tithing and donations processed through ParishSoft Giving, school tuition and fees from the 500-student school, fees for sacramental preparation and programs, and periodic capital appeals. Governance sits with Pastor Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds (appointed 2024) and Deacon Ken Scheiber (assigned 2024), with lay staff and volunteers executing ministries. Because it is a non-profit parish, there is no equity, no investors, and no commercial "go-to-market"; the strategic objective is sustaining and growing sacramental participation, school enrollment, and ministry engagement rather than revenue capture.

Name

St Michael Catholic Parish

Legal name

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Website

https://stmichaelchurch.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St Michael Catholic Parish is a non-profit Catholic parish in west Houston (Galleria area) serving ~4,000 active families across ZIPs 77056/77057/77063, operating five weekend Masses, a 500-student K-8 school, and lay ministries supported by ParishSoft Giving, FORMED, Flocknote, and YouTube livestream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental preparation
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional Sunday Mass collections from parishioners who are encouraged to tithe regularly. Registered parishioners are assigned envelope numbers for tracking contributions.
2. Online Giving: ParishSoft Giving platform enables registered parishioners to give online using their envelope number, and non-parishioners can also contribute. Multiple giving options available.
3. Program Registration Fees: Fees collected for faith formation programs including Vacation Bible School ($75-80), sacrament preparation, and various adult/youth programs. Additional fees for non-registered or non-contributing individuals for marriage preparation.
4. Retreat and Event Fees: Couples retreat programs such as the Wedding Feast retreat at $50 per couple.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in west Houston serving approximately 4,000 active families. It provides daily and Sunday Mass celebrations, all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick), comprehensive faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults, and pastoral care and community outreach ministries. The parish also operates an affiliated Catholic school (St. Michael Catholic School) with 500 students.

Product overview

St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church operates as a traditional parish community offering religious services and faith formation programs. The core offerings center on Sunday and weekday Mass celebrations with livestreaming capabilities, sacramental preparation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Holy Orders), and comprehensive faith formation programs for children (Pre-K4 through 5th grade via Augustine Institute's Word of Life curriculum), youth (Confirmation), and adults (OCIA, Marriage Preparation). The parish also provides pastoral care ministry, online giving through ParishSoft, and access to FORMED Catholic content platform. Parish outreach includes Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Daughters of America, Knights of Columbus, grief support, job networking, and various other ministry groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Regular weekend and weekday Catholic Mass celebrations, including a Saturday Vigil at 5:00 PM, five Sunday Masses (7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM), and daily Masses Monday-Friday at 8:15 AM and 12:10 PM, with a first-Saturday Mass at 8:15 AM. Open to all parishioners and visitors.
• Sacramental Preparation Programs Preparation programs for the seven Catholic sacraments: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick, administered to parishioners and candidates.
• Children's Faith Formation (CCE) Religious education program for children from Pre-K4 through 5th grade using the Augustine Institute's Word of Life curriculum, covering Four Golden Catechetical Threads: Salvation History, Christian Anthropology, Heroic Virtue, and Learning through Discipleship. Includes Sunday Faith Formation, Home School option, and Sacrament Preparation.
• Youth Confirmation Program Two-year Confirmation preparation program for youth in 10th or 11th grade, including retreat attendance and service hour requirements, overseen by the Director of Youth and Young Adult Apostolate.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Four-stage process for adults seeking to become Catholic: Precatechumenate, Catechumenate, Purification and Enlightenment, and Mystagogy. Serves unbaptized individuals and those baptized outside the Catholic Church seeking full initiation.
• Marriage Preparation Program 6-9 month preparation process for couples entering the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, addressing fundamental truths and practical skills for married life, with different fees for registered parishioners versus non-parishioners.
• Pastoral Care Ministry Ministry providing sacramental and pastoral care to sick and homebound parishioners, including Holy Communion, prayer opportunities, and bereavement support, led by Permanent Deacon Denny Hayes.
• Livestream Mass Live streaming of the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses via the parish's YouTube channel, enabling remote participation for homebound parishioners and visitors.
• FORMED Catholic Content Platform Subscription-based Catholic content service free for registered parishioners, offering movies, programs, audio, and books from over 60 Catholic organizations for faith exploration. Access via parish code FPMPRM or zip code 77056.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation platform via ParishSoft Giving for registered parishioners and visitors to contribute tithes and offerings online using envelope numbers.
• Coffee & Careers Ministry Monthly job support and networking group for parishioners seeking employment, offering resume review, interview skills development, and professional networking opportunities.
• Wedding Feast Couples Retreat One-day Catholic couples retreat featuring featured speaker Paul J. Kim, with background in marriage and family therapy, designed to enrich married and engaged couples. $50 per couple.
• Vacation Bible School Summer Vacation Bible School program for children. Early registration is $75, regular registration is $80, with a 50% discount for volunteer parents.
• Catholic Way Bible Study Free parish Bible study program with open registration and free participation, directed by Mary Caprio.
• Fertility Care / Creighton Model FertilityCare System Natural family planning and fertility awareness education using the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, with introductory classes and certified practitioner services directed by Mary Caprio (CFCP).

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paul J. Kim (Speaker)minorOthers · 22 August 2026International Catholic speaker, musician, and comedian serving as featured speaker for Wedding Feast Couples Retreat. Background includes marriage and family therapy and religious formation with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
• FORMED (formed.org)coreTechnology or IntegrationFORMED is a subscription content platform providing free access to registered parishioners offering thousands of movies, programs, audio, and books from over 60 Catholic organizations. Parishioners sign up using parish code FPMPRM or zip code 77056.
• Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustoncoreOthersThe parish operates under the authority of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Parish participates in Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) campaign and follows archdiocesan Safe Environment Training requirements through CMG Connect.
• St. Michael Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish operates St. Michael Catholic School with 500 students, ranked among top ten classical schools in the country. School uses Augustine Institute Curriculum for faith formation. Parish and school share campus facilities and mission.
• Gabriel Project (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish-based apostolate of the Archdiocese offering practical advice, help, and spiritual support to women experiencing difficult pregnancy circumstances. Hotline: (713) 225-5826.
• Catholic Daughters of the AmericasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourt Queen of All Apostles #2258 at St. Michael's - one of the largest Catholic women's organizations. Activities include Christmas Market supporting 30 charities, scholarships, seminary support, and community service.
• Knights of Columbus Council #14700minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish council of the Knights of Columbus fraternal organization open to baptized, practicing Catholic men age 18+. Charity-focused with events including Thanksgiving Turkey Sale, Christmas Poinsettia Sale, Adopt-a-Family, Lenten Fish Fry.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish conference providing emergency assistance with food, clothing, furniture, medicine, rent, utility payments to those in 77056, 77057, 77063 zip codes. Help Line: (713) 403-4102.
• Rejoice Counseling ApostolateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional counseling services offered to parishioners remotely. Parishioners can request appointments via myparishcounseling.com/stmichael or toll-free (844) 295-3167.
• CMG Connect (formerly VIRTUS)coreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based platform required by Archdiocese for Safe Environment Training of all volunteers and staff working with children, elderly, and vulnerable adults. Includes background checks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Christ the King Catholic Church: Houston-area Catholic parish formerly led by Fr. Reynolds (1994-2001); offers the same core mix of weekend and daily Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and parish organizations, making it a directly comparable Catholic parish operation.
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: Large Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, formerly led by current pastor Fr. Reynolds (2015-2024) and described as the largest parish in the Archdiocese. Directly comparable on Catholic worship, sacramental preparation, faith formation, and school-affiliated ministry.
• St. Theresa Catholic Church (Sugar Land): Suburban Houston Catholic parish formerly led by Fr. Reynolds (2001-2015); directly comparable on Catholic worship, sacramental preparation, parish organizations, and faith formation programming for families.
• Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Houston): Cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; provides Catholic worship, all seven sacraments, and archdiocesan-level liturgical services, comparable in sacramental scope and Catholic-community orientation.
• Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Houston): Houston-area Catholic parish offering Catholic worship, faith formation, and community outreach to local families; comparable to St. Michael in Hispanic/Latino ministry and community outreach profile.
• St. Mary's Catholic Church (Houston): Houston Catholic parish providing Catholic worship, sacraments, faith formation, and pastoral care to a local Catholic community — comparable in faith formation programs and pastoral service portfolio.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (Houston): Houston-area Catholic parish providing Catholic worship, sacraments, faith formation, and outreach ministries to surrounding communities — directly comparable offering mix in the same Archdiocese.

Others

• Lakewood Church (Houston): Large non-denominational Christian church in Houston with comparable large-scale worship, broadcast, and community outreach programming; different Christian tradition but operates at a similar mega-community scale in the same Houston market.
• University of St. Thomas (Houston): Catholic university in Houston sharing the same faith tradition and Archdiocese; thematically related as an extension of Catholic education within the same ecosystem, though it operates at the higher-education level rather than the parish level.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Archdiocesan charitable organization providing social services, immigration assistance, and community programs across the region; broader in scope than a single parish but thematically aligned with the parish's outreach (SVdP, Gabriel Project, Coffee & Careers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZtD9vbg4aqS6VS_HBX0qKQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-michael-catholic-parish

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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