ST GABRIEL

What ST GABRIEL does

St. Gabriel (legally "The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel") is a Catholic parish operating under the Diocese of Cleveland in Concord Township, Ohio, with operational roots traceable to 1928. The parish delivers the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick), daily and weekly Mass, and a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation programming spanning preschool through adult, including sacramental preparation, the Parish School of Religion (grades 1-5), EDGE middle school ministry, Good Shepherd Catechesis, and high school youth ministry. The parish also operates St. Gabriel Catholic School (K-8) and Learning Loft Preschool on its main campus.

Beyond worship and education, St. Gabriel runs an extensive outreach and community ministry operation. The St. Gabriel Food Pantry, located at 9921 Johnnycake Ridge Road, serves residents of three Lake County zip codes (44060, 44077, 44045). The parish hosts a conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which in 2024 handled 295 cases helping 665 people and received $79,500 in parishioner contributions. Additional programs include CYO athletics, Boy Scout Troop 64, Girl Scouts (145 girls, 20+ leaders), Vacation Bible School, Catholic Youth Summer Camp (~5,000 campers annually through Damascus partnership), Martha Meal Ministry, Bereavement Ministry, and seasonal fundraising events (Summer Festival, Lenten Fish Fry).

The technology stack is consumer-grade SaaS rather than proprietary: Pushpay powers online giving, Formed.org provides streaming content for faith formation, and Church Community Builder (CCB) handles scheduling, registration, and forms. The parish supplements in-person worship with livestreamed Masses. Revenue is entirely donation-based — tithes and offerings, special collections, food pantry contributions, festival and fish fry proceeds — with all sacramental and ministry services provided free of charge. Leadership comprises Administrator Fr. Joshua Trefney, Parochial Vicar Fr. Alex Clark, two named deacons, multiple pastoral associates, and approximately 22 named staff across administration, school operations, music, communications, and maintenance.

Name

ST GABRIEL

Legal name

The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel

Website

https://st-gabriel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Gabriel is a Catholic parish in Concord Township, Ohio serving Concord, Mentor, and Painesville communities with worship, sacraments, faith formation for all ages, K-8 education, and outreach including a food pantry and St. Vincent de Paul assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental preparation
• Community food pantry
• Religious education ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord Township

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: Voluntary contributions from parishioners through Sunday offerings, online giving, and special collections for various parish needs and initiatives
2. Food Pantry Donations and Support: Community support through monetary donations and food contributions to sustain the food pantry operations serving Concord Township, Mentor, Painesville, and Painesville Township
3. Festival Revenue: Annual summer festival generates revenue through ticket sales for food, games, rides, and raffles, with sponsorship opportunities for local businesses
4. Fish Fry Events: Lenten fish fry events generate revenue through ticket sales for all-you-can-eat buffet and take-out meals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Gabriel Parish delivers Catholic worship services and the seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), along with multi-tiered faith formation programs for preschool through adult and a wide portfolio of community outreach ministries including a food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul assistance, bereavement support, youth athletics, scouting, and seasonal community events such as the Summer Festival and Lenten Fish Fry. The parish operates St. Gabriel Catholic School (K-8) and Learning Loft Preschool on its Concord Township campus and serves Lake and Geauga counties through digital and in-person channels.

Product overview

St. Gabriel Parish is a Catholic parish in Concord Township, Ohio offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation, sacramental preparation, outreach, and community programs. The parish provides religious education through Parish School of Religion (PSR) for grades 1-5, EDGE Ministry for middle schoolers, Good Shepherd Catechesis with Montessori-based materials, and High School Youth Ministry. Sacramental preparation includes Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and OCIA for those entering the Catholic Church. The parish operates extensive outreach through its Food Pantry serving three zip codes, Martha Meal Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul, and Community Day of Service. Liturgical ministries include Music Ministry with multiple ensembles, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Altar Servers, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers. Youth programming encompasses CYO Sports, Vacation Bible School, Catholic Youth Summer Camp, Boy Scouts Troop 64, and Girl Scouts. Community life includes an annual Summer Festival, Fish Fry during Lent, Coffee and Donuts, and a Senior Social Club. The parish also provides digital engagement through Formed.org streaming, Gabe's Good News Podcast, online giving via Pushpay, and livestreamed Masses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Giving (PushPay)
• Livestream Masses
• Formed.org Streaming Service
• Gabe's Good News Podcast
• Food Pantry
• Martha Meal Ministry
• St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
• Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
• Parish School of Religion (PSR) Grades 1-5
• EDGE Ministry Grades 6-8
• Good Shepherd Catechesis
• High School Youth Ministry
• Vacation Bible School (VBS)
• Catholic Youth Summer Camp
• CYO Sports
• Confirmation Preparation
• Baptism Preparation
• Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation
• Friends of Jesus Adaptive PSR
• Music Ministry
• Liturgical Ministries
• Bereavement Ministry
• Divorced and Separated Support
• Annulment Support
• Alpha Ministry
• Summer Festival
• Fish Fry
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Boy Scouts Troop 64
• Girl Scouts
• St. Gabriel Catholic School

Quantifiable outcome

• Food pantry serves families in 3 zip codes with monthly shopping access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Girl Scouts of the USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel hosts a Girl Scouts program with over 20 volunteer leaders serving 145 girls from kindergarten through high school. The program develops leadership, character, and skills for success in girls ages 5-17 through the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Studio 2B programs.
• St. Mary Chardon ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel collaborates with St. Mary Chardon for joint parish catechesis baptismal classes, alternating locations between the two parishes. Also partners for various social activities including the Senior Social Club.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel hosts a conference of the international Catholic lay organization providing person-to-person service to the needy. The conference was organized in 1986 and provides assistance with rent, utilities, food, medicine, and coordinates with other agencies.
• St. John Vianney ParishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel collaborates with St. John Vianney Parish in offering Adult Confirmation sessions. Classes are held at St. John Vianney on Sunday afternoons.
• Damascus Catholic Mission CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel partners with Damascus Catholic Mission Campus in Centerburg, OH for Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Transportation is provided by parents. The camp offers high-adventure activities including rock climbing, ziplining, paintball, and spiritual formation.
• United Way of Lake CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel Food Pantry is proud to partner with United Way of Lake County to enhance food distribution services to the community.
• Catholic Charities Lake CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel refers community members to Catholic Charities for services including housing, mental health, immigration, and disaster relief. Catholic Charities Lake County can be reached at 440-352-6191.
• Diocese of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gabriel operates under the Diocese of Cleveland, following diocesan guidelines for sacraments, faith formation, and parish operations. The diocese provides priestly vocations, formation resources, and pastoral direction.
• St. Gabriel Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parish supports St. Gabriel Catholic School located on the same campus, providing K-8 education with Learning Loft Preschool. The school has its own website and staff including Principal Robert Kumazec.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• United Way of Lake County: Partner of St. Gabriel Food Pantry enhancing food distribution services to the community. Comparable Lake County nonprofit addressing food insecurity and social services for the same demographic footprint.
• Catholic Charities Lake County: Diocesan social service agency to which St. Gabriel refers parishioners for housing, mental health, immigration, and disaster relief. Comparable faith-based nonprofit serving the same Lake County geography with overlapping community service mission.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Cleveland: Ecclesiastical governing body overseeing St. Gabriel. Provides priestly vocations, formation resources, and pastoral direction. Functions as a broad incumbent setting policy and resource allocation across all diocesan parishes.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Diocese of Cleveland: International Catholic lay organization whose St. Gabriel conference helped 665 people through 295 cases in 2024. Functions as a broader network peer providing person-to-person assistance, with the parish conference operating as a regional chapter.

Direct peers

• St. Mary Chardon Parish: Neighboring Catholic parish in Geauga County with which St. Gabriel shares joint baptismal prep, senior social activities, and sacramental programs. Comparable size, ministry portfolio, and rural-suburban Ohio Catholic demographic make it the most directly comparable peer.
• Damascus Catholic Mission Campus: Operates the Catholic Youth Summer Camp that has grown to nearly 5,000 campers annually through St. Gabriel's youth ministry pipeline. Direct peer for youth retreat and formation programming serving the same diocesan families.
• St. Gabriel Catholic School: K-8 Catholic school operating on the same parish campus, including the Learning Loft Preschool. Functions as the parish's educational arm and a direct operational peer in faith-based K-8 education.
• St. John Vianney Parish: Diocesan partner parish collaborating on Adult Confirmation sessions. Similar size and ministry mix to St. Gabriel, operating in the same Diocese of Cleveland with overlapping sacramental preparation models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/stgabrielyoungadultministry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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