St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish

What St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish does

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish is a Roman Catholic parish operating under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Trenton and serving the Jersey Shore communities of Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Neptune, Neptune City, and surrounding areas. It was formed on July 1, 2018 by merging the Church of the Ascension (Bradley Beach, founded 1907-1911) with St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Avon-by-the-Sea, founded 1907) into a single parish named after Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The parish operates two worship sites — Ascension Church at 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach, and St. Elizabeth Church at 424 Lincoln Avenue, Avon-by-the-Sea — offering four weekend Masses across both sites plus daily Mass and reconciliation schedules. A 7-person staff led by Pastor Rev. Erin Brown, Parochial Vicar Fr. Sudheesh, two Deacons, a Pastoral Associate, an Administrative Assistant, a Director of Music, and a combined Finance Administrator/Catechetical Leader delivers the full range of Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Funeral) alongside faith formation for grades 1-8, RCIA for adult converts, youth programs, and approximately 14 named ministries including St. Francis Society charitable assistance, Holy Name Society, Catholic Daughters Court St. Elizabeth #1486, Altar Rosary Society, Prayer Shawl, Prayer Chain, Pro Life, and Pastoral Care for the homebound.

Revenue is generated through weekend collections and online tithing via Parish Giving, tiered Faith Formation registration fees ($100-200 per family plus $35 First Communion and $40 Confirmation sacramental fees), modest organization dues (e.g., $25 annual Catholic Daughters dues), and fundraising events. The parish's technology stack is composed entirely of off-the-shelf SaaS tools — Parish Giving for donations, Flocknote for email communications, One Simplified Forms and Google Forms for registration, and John Patrick Publishing Company for website hosting and bulletins — with no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no app. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, diocesan affiliation, physical presence at the two worship sites, and a small digital footprint (website, Facebook, youth Instagram). The St. Francis Society disbursed approximately $15,863 to 45 families and individuals in the past year, providing a useful order-of-magnitude reference for the parish's modest operating scale.

Name

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish

Legal name

Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta

Website

https://stocp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish is a Roman Catholic parish under the Diocese of Trenton operating two worship sites in Bradley Beach and Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ, serving the Jersey Shore with sacraments, faith formation, youth programs, and charitable ministries funded by parishioner tithes and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious sacraments
• Faith formation programs
• Pastoral ministries
• Worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradley Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Tithes and Offerings: Weekend collections and donations from parishioners during Mass services. The parish also receives monetary donations through Poor Boxes at church entrances and various fundraisers throughout the year.
2. Faith Formation Program Fees: Registration fees for religious education classes for children in grades 1-8, with additional fees for First Holy Communion ($35) and Confirmation ($40) sacraments.
3. Catholic Daughters Dues: Annual membership dues of $25.00 for Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Elizabeth #1486.
4. Donations and Fundraisers: Various fundraising events throughout the year including support for the St. Francis Society's charitable activities, Thanksgiving food certificates, and Christmas Giving Tree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish is a unified Roman Catholic parish operating two worship sites (Ascension Church in Bradley Beach and St. Elizabeth Church in Avon-by-the-Sea). It provides Catholic Mass services, all seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), religious education (Faith Formation grades 1-8 and RCIA for adults), youth programs, pastoral care for the homebound and sick, and charitable assistance through the St. Francis Society to residents of the Jersey Shore communities.

Product overview

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish is a Roman Catholic parish with a unified structure operating two worship sites (Ascension Church in Bradley Beach and St. Elizabeth Church in Avon-by-the-Sea). The parish offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious services and sacraments, faith formation programs (including RCIA and youth programs), and diverse ministries including liturgical, pastoral care, charitable assistance (St. Francis Society), and spiritual prayer groups. The product portfolio centers on spiritual formation and community service across the Jersey Shore communities of Avon by the Sea, Bradley Beach, Neptune, and Neptune City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ascension Church Worship Site
• St. Elizabeth Church Worship Site
• Catholic Sacraments Full range of Catholic sacraments administered to parishioners, including Baptism (with preparation classes), Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage preparation, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral rites. Available to registered parishioners and those preparing to join the parish.
• Faith Formation Program Religious education program for children in grades 1-8, held Sunday mornings (8:30-9:45 AM) at Bradley Beach Elementary School starting September 27, 2026. Includes preparation for First Holy Communion (2nd grade, $35 fee) and Confirmation (8th grade, $40 fee). Annual registration fees range from $100-$200 per family based on the number of children, with early-bird discounts available before September 1st.
• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
• Youth Programs
• Pastoral Care & Homebound Ministry
• St. Francis Society Charitable Assistance
• Catholic Daughters of the Americas (Court St. Elizabeth #1486)
• Eucharistic Adoration

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of TrentoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta is a Roman Catholic parish under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Trenton. The Diocese provides episcopal oversight, marriage policies, and connections to the broader Catholic Church in New Jersey. The parish aligns with Diocesan policies including The Common Policy of Marriage adopted by the Bishops of New Jersey.
• Parish GivingcoreTechnology or IntegrationParish Giving provides the online donation and tithing platform used by the parish. New and returning families receive Parish Giving accounts for Faith Formation registration and payments. The platform is used for mass intentions and other parish contributions.
• Catholic Charities of TrentonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish has a link to Catholic Charities of Trenton on their website, indicating a partnership for charitable services and referrals for those in need.
• Missionaries of CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives of St. Teresa's Missionaries of Charity were present at the Inaugural Mass and Celebration on July 1, 2018, marking the union of the two churches as the Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta. The parish is named after Saint Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Flocknote: Catholic-focused email, text, and newsletter communication platform used by St. Teresa of Calcutta for parish announcements. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor serving thousands of parishes with member communication tools.
• Parish Giving: Online tithing and donation platform vendor used by the parish for recurring gifts, mass intentions, and sacramental payments. Comparable as an enabling technology provider serving Catholic parishes nationwide with digital giving infrastructure.
• Catholic Charities of Trenton: Diocesan charitable arm referenced as a partner on the parish website. Comparable as a faith-based social services organization within the same Diocese of Trenton network, providing referral pathways for parishioners needing financial, housing, or material assistance.
• John Patrick Publishing Company (JPPC): Catholic parish website hosting and bulletin publishing vendor that designed and hosts stocp.org. Comparable as a niche technology and publishing service provider exclusively serving Catholic parishes and dioceses.

Direct peers

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Roman Catholic parish in Asbury Park, NJ, also under the Diocese of Trenton and adjacent to the Jersey Shore communities served by St. Teresa of Calcutta. Closely comparable in structure, sacramental offerings, and community outreach mission.
• St. Mary, Star of the Sea: Roman Catholic parish in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, also under the Diocese of Trenton and serving a Monmouth County Jersey Shore community. Comparable in size, mission, sacraments offered, Faith Formation programming, and reliance on coastal NJ parishioner donations.
• Holy Trinity Parish: Roman Catholic parish in Long Branch, NJ under the Diocese of Trenton. Comparable as a Monmouth County coastal parish offering the full range of sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries to a similar demographic profile.
• St. Peter Church: Roman Catholic parish in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ within the Diocese of Trenton. Directly comparable to St. Teresa of Calcutta as a similarly sized parish serving an adjacent Jersey Shore community with similar sacramental, formation, and outreach ministries.
• St. Denis Church: Roman Catholic parish in Manasquan, NJ under the Diocese of Trenton, serving a nearby Monmouth County shore community. Comparable in parish size, dual-site or single-site worship structure, Faith Formation programs, and charitable ministry scope.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Trenton: Parent ecclesiastical jurisdiction overseeing St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish and dozens of other parishes across central New Jersey. Comparable as the institutional governing body, providing episcopal oversight, shared sacramental policies, clergy assignment, and parish services across the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stocp.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/stocpyouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-teresa-of-calcutta-parish

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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