St. Timothy Parish

What St. Timothy Parish does

St. Timothy Parish is a Catholic parish founded in 1962 in Norwood, Massachusetts, operating under the spiritual and administrative authority of the Archdiocese of Boston. The parish serves the Catholic communities of Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood, MA, plus "all who come to our door," from a waterfront church property at 650 Nichols Street that houses the main worship space, pastoral offices, and the adjacent Ruocco Center for faith formation classrooms. Its primary constituents are families with children in faith formation, adults preparing for sacraments through the joint RCIA program with St. Catherine of Siena Parish, and homebound or senior parishioners served by Health Ministry.

The parish's core offerings include weekend and weekday Mass services, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Funerals), Faith Formation for grades K-10, Music Ministries (Adult Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Ensemble), Liturgical Ministries, and Social Outreach programs supporting Pine Street Inn, Holy Family Shelter, and other initiatives. The technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf SaaS tools: eCatholic powers the website, ParishSOFT Giving handles online tithing and donations, Virtus Online delivers child protection compliance training, AddToAny provides social sharing, and C21 Online Classes via Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry extends adult faith formation digitally.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through voluntary recurring and one-time contributions from parishioners via ParishSOFT Giving and text-to-give, supplemented by annual Faith Formation fees ($120/student for K-7, $175 for Confirmation, with a $300 family maximum) and wedding donations ($400 for parishioners, $500 for non-parishioners, plus $300 stipends each for cantor and accompanist). Distribution is overwhelmingly in-person at the church facility, with digital channels (Facebook, email, weekly bulletins archived from 2022) supporting outreach. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Tom Boudreau and Fr. John Grimes (Senior Priest in Residence) with a staff of 11-50 including Music Director Bonnie Gleason, Faith Formation Director Joanne Curry, Parish Nurse Mary Fitzgerald, and administrative and maintenance personnel.

Name

St. Timothy Parish

Legal name

St. Timothy Catholic Parish

Website

https://sttim.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Timothy Parish is a Catholic parish in Norwood, MA, serving Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood. Founded in 1962 under the Archdiocese of Boston, it delivers Mass services, sacramental preparation, faith formation, music ministries, and community outreach supported by an 11-50 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / Catholic Parish

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacrament preparation
• Religious education
• Parish community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Parishioners contribute through weekly offerings, with online giving available through ParishSOFT Giving platform. Text-to-give option available at 508-501-5388.
2. Faith Formation Fees: Religious education fees for children in Grades K-7 and Confirmation students. Supports parish faith formation programs.
3. Wedding Donations: Parish receives donations for wedding ceremonies: $400 for parishioners, $500 for non-parishioners.
4. ParishSOFT Giving Platform: Online giving platform allowing automatic payments from checking accounts, credit/debit cards for recurring contributions and one-time donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Timothy Parish is a Catholic parish that delivers religious services, sacraments, and faith formation to the communities of Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood, MA. Core offerings include weekend and weekday Mass services, sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation programs for children K-10, RCIA for adult initiation, music ministries, health and bereavement support, and community outreach ministries.

Product overview

St. Timothy Parish operates as a Catholic church community offering religious services, faith formation, and parish ministry programs. The core offerings include weekend and daily Mass services, a comprehensive Faith Formation Program for children K-10 with Sacrament preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation), RCIA for adult initiation, Music Ministries (Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Ensemble), Health Ministry with support groups, and Social Outreach programs. Additional services include Reconciliation, Wedding/Matrimony preparation, Eucharistic Adoration, a Book Group, and seasonal Lenten programs. The parish uses ParishSOFT Giving for online tithing and donations, eCatholic for website management, Virtus Online for child protection compliance, and C21 Online Classes for adult faith formation through Boston College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass Services Weekend and weekday Catholic Mass celebrations including Saturday Vigil (4:30 PM), Sunday (8:00 AM, 9:30 AM Family Mass, 11:00 AM), and weekday services (Wednesday-Saturday at 9:00 AM). Open to all parishioners and visitors.
• Faith Formation Program Religious education program for children in grades K-10 covering Catholic faith, sacraments, prayer, and service. Includes Kindergarten through Grade 8 programs, plus High School Confirmation. Tuition: $120 per student for Grades K-7 ($300 family maximum), $175 for Confirmation (Grades 8+).
• Online Giving (ParishSOFT Giving) Digital tithing and donation platform enabling automatic recurring contributions, one-time donations, and Faith Formation fee payments via checking account, credit card, or debit card. Text-to-give option available at 508-501-5388.
• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program preparing adults to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation through weekly meetings from September until May with faith exploration, scripture study, faith sharing, and communal worship. Held jointly with St. Catherine of Siena Parish.
• Infant Baptism Program Baptism preparation for infants and young children, including parent catechesis sessions and group baptism celebrations typically held on the third Sunday of each month.
• Confirmation Program Sacrament preparation for students in Grade 8 and High School, including classes, activities, and liturgies focused on worship, service, learning, and community. Tuition: $175 per student.
• Wedding/Matrimony Services Catholic wedding preparation including scheduling, marriage preparation (Pre-Cana), liturgical planning, music coordination, and ceremony services. Donation: $400 for parishioners, $500 for non-parishioners, with additional stipends of $300 each for cantor and accompanist.
• Eucharistic Adoration Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM.
• Reconciliation (Confession) Sacrament of Penance available every Saturday at 3:30 PM, plus individual appointments with priests and seasonal Penance services.
• Music Ministries Parish music program including Adult Choir (Sunday 9:30 AM Mass), Children's Choir (Christmas Eve), and Youth Ensemble for grades 7-12, led by Music Director Bonnie Gleason.
• Health Ministry Faith-centered health outreach under Parish Nurse Mary Fitzgerald, including Bereavement Support Groups, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups, Visitation of Sick and Homebound, and health education programs.
• Social Outreach Ministry Community service programs including support for Pine Street Inn, Holy Family Shelter, Christian Service Fund, Giving Tree Project, St. Francis House clothing drive, and mission trips.
• Lenten Programs Seasonal Lenten activities including Lent for Littles (ages Kindergarten and under), Lenten Suppers, and Lenten Evening Prayer services.
• Liturgical Ministries Worship support roles including Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Server Sacristans, and Environmental Sacristans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of continuous service to the Catholic community
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• St. Catherine of Siena ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program held in conjunction with St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood. Participants from both parishes meet weekly from September until May for faith exploration, scripture study, faith sharing, and communal worship.
• Archdiocese of BostoncoreOthersParish operates under the spiritual and administrative authority of the Archdiocese of Boston. Implements Archdiocesan programs including Protecting God's Children safety training for volunteers and staff.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Catherine of Siena Parish: A neighboring Catholic parish in Norwood, MA, that operates a joint RCIA program with St. Timothy Parish. Directly comparable in size, structure, and service model as a local Catholic worship community under the Archdiocese of Boston.
• St. Margaret Mary Parish: A Catholic parish located in Westwood, MA — one of the three towns served by St. Timothy Parish. Operates in the same geographic market with a similar Catholic worship, faith formation, and community ministry model under the Archdiocese of Boston.
• St. Joseph Parish: A Catholic parish serving Walpole, MA — another town within St. Timothy's service area. Closely comparable in mission, sacramental programming, and congregational structure as a small-to-mid-sized Archdiocese of Boston parish.

Regional players

• St. John the Evangelist Parish: A Catholic parish in nearby Canton, MA, operating in the greater Boston suburban Catholic market. Comparable in scale and programming, though serving a distinct town that does not directly overlap St. Timothy's core footprint.
• St. George Parish: A Catholic parish in the greater Norwood/Boston area under the Archdiocese of Boston. Operates a similar Catholic worship, faith formation, and community outreach model for a comparable suburban New England congregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sttimnorwood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-timothy-parish

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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