The Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM)
GSM facilitates volunteerism and makes funds available for a wide array of services to be responsive to the many needs that exist within our community and outside. We assist in helping with specific financial or material needs. We review grant requests monthly to confirm the need, vote, and disburse funds once approved.
Our Mission
To engage the parishioners of St. John Neuman to share the blessings of their faith by providing funds for outreach and discipleship programs and to serve the greatest number of individuals in the most effective way on a local, national, and international basis.
Our Focus
- Oversee funds for the outreach to the poor and evangelization/spiritual growth activities.
- Work closely with St. Vincent DePaul Society to coordinate funding across parish programs to avoid duplicative assistance to the poor, outreach, and discipleship activities. Serve as a clearing house of information about available programs and facilitate volunteer assignments and monetary donations.
- Coordinate the scheduling of fundraisers and material assistance drives; these special drives are noted on the Stewardship page in our weekly bulletins.
Who We Help to Provide Financial or Volunteering Support
Catholic Social Services, Buckeye Catholic, BWFWS, Pregnancy Resources, Run the Race, Cornerstone of Hope, Open Door Women’s Recovery, Cristo Rey HS, Eucharistic Revival, Resurrection Cemetery, Back in His Arms Again, Men’s Shelter, Family Promise, Damascus Missionaries, Mission 72, Holy Family Homeless Mission, Bethesda Healing Ministry, SOLT Ministry, SJN individuals/families, Saint Vincent DePaul Society, and Malawi Water Pump
Use of Funds
GSM was founded in 2015 and since that time it has awarded over 300 grants, over $486,000 including $109,00 in the ’23-’24 fiscal year to various individuals and organizations.
How You Can Help
• Request funds on behalf of a group or individual in need
• Contribute to St. John Neumann Outreach using blue envelopes, checks or EFT – to make a pledge, give on-line via WeShare at https://saintjohnsunbury.churchgiving.com/
• Get involved and volunteer! Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
Requests for funding consideration should be submitted via the Request for Funding Form below. Completed forms should be returned to Linda Stoverock, Secretary, Good Samaritan Ministry. Requests will be reviewed by members of the Good Samaritan Ministry.
We have a great mission and can always benefit from charitable contributions. There are many great outreach opportunities in need of your time and talent, so volunteer!
This ministry is possible because of the generosity of our parishioners. Thank you for your amazing support!
