Good Samaritan Society

About the Good Samaritan Society

The Holy Spirit Parish Good Samaritan Society, named after the well-known Gospel story of service and charity, was initiated in 2011 by volunteer parishioners, with the blessing and guidance of parish clergy. A Christian outreach program for the community, it began with the goal of serving seniors in need, but expanded to include all those in need. For example, the programs started by the Good Samaritan Society help those who are home-bound, those who are grieving the loss of loved ones, and those in need of other assistance.

In addition to forming groups within the parish to help those in need, we also coordinate our efforts with other service and spiritual groups in the parish, community, and diocese with similar goals. We are currently exploring additional ways to serve seniors and others in need in our community.

If you want to join our group or volunteer to help, please email [email protected].

Before you go sledding this winter, help a friend in need!

Each fall, the parish Snow Angels program collects the names of parishioners who cannot shovel their own driveways and do not have neighbors who can do it for them. Then we pair volunteers with those parishioners—typically within a few blocks of one another—to shovel their driveways free of charge by the end of the day.

Can you help? This is a perfect way for teens and families to be Good Samaritans to our community.

Email [email protected] for more info.

Seasons of Hope: Grief Support

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Contact Gary & Chris Horne at ([email protected]) to find out about the next Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group meeting. Our program is six weeks long, focuses on a passage of Scripture, and is offered four times a year.

Do you like to sew or do needlework? Our Sewing Group is making coverlets and sheets for preschoolers’ cots at the ACCA preschool. Email [email protected] to get on the email list for our upcoming events.

The Knitting and Crocheting Group work on many projects each year. Our donations help homeless men, women, and families, clients at a pregnancy center and a nursing home. Join us if you like to knit or crochet! Email [email protected] for more information.

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20

The Good Samaritan Society’s Intercessory Prayer Group prays for the needs and intentions of our parish community.

Parishioners are invited to submit requests for Intercessory Group prayers for themselves, family, or friends, by sending an email to [email protected]. We will confirm your request via email.

You can also join the Intercessory Prayer group by emailing us at that address. The Intercessory Group also gathers to pray Morning Prayer together for our intentions after the 9 am Mass on the First Saturday of the month in the church.

Great Expectations Care Packages

Several parish groups work together to create care packages for college students who are participating in Northern Virginia Community College’s Great Expectations program. This program is for students who have aged out of foster care, and the care packages are handed out in November.

Each care package includes:

A handmade scarf
A gift card
An encouraging note
Other items for a college student, such as a journal