Good Samaritan Society
About Us
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.
The Good Samaritan Society works with local ecumenical service organizations to help people in need. See this page for information about ACCA and ECHO. See this page for information about our Hot Meals for the Homeless program with FACETS, and see this page for information about Fairfax FISH.
If you want to join our group or volunteer to help, please email [email protected].
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 if offered four times a year.
The Sewing Group and the Knitting/Crocheting Group
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.
Intercessory Prayer Group
“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.
Snow Angels Program
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.
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 for students who are also parents.
Our volunteers have provided graduation gifts and care packages, containing items such as handmade scarves, notes of encouragement, and gift cards.
Contact us if you wish to donate or participate in this annual program.
Kairos Cookie Ministry
Our Cookie Ministry volunteers make 100 dozen cookies twice each year, during the spring and fall, to be given to incarcerated persons. These cookies are distributed at prisons during Kairos Prison Retreats, through the support of Arlington Catholic Charities’ Prison Ministry.
Email [email protected] to contact the program coordinator.
