The Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM) 

The Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM) facilitates volunteerism and provides funds for a wide range of services, responding to the diverse needs within our community.

Examples include:

• Community Support

• Conferences, Marches and Missions

• Personal/Family Assistance

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

Through our “Request for Funds” form at SaintJohnSunbury.org/good-samaritan-ministry-1, the Good Samaritan Ministry (GSM) supports community members with financial or material needs. Requests are reviewed monthly, verified, voted on, and funds are disbursed as approved.

GSM also:

• Oversees outreach funding for the poor and supports evangelization and spiritual growth.
• Coordinates with the St. Vincent de Paul Society to maximize impact and avoid duplicating services.
• Provides direct financial assistance for outreach and discipleship efforts.
• Shares information on available resources and connects volunteers and donors.
• Organizes fundraisers and material drives, listed in our weekly bulletin here.

Who We Help to Provide Financial or Volunteering Support

We support a wide range of ministries and organizations through financial aid and volunteer efforts, including:

• Local Outreach: St. Vincent de Paul, Bountiful Backpacks, Big Walnut Friends Who Share, Pregnancy Resources of Delaware, Mommies Matter, The Shane Center, Men’s Shelter of Delaware, and St. Joseph Back Door Ministry.
• Youth & Faith Formation: Damascus Missionaries, Run the Race, Buckeye Catholic, Columbus Catholic Young Adults, and Cristo Rey High School.
• Community & Crisis Support: Malawi Water Pumps for schools, Hurricane relief in North Carolina, Catholic Social Services, Cornerstone of Hope, Chillicothe Veterans Hospital, and Pro-Life initiatives.
• Evangelization: The Mission of the 72.

Use of Funds

Founded in 2015, Good Samaritan Ministries has awarded over 324 grants totaling $548,367—including $108,000 in the 2024–2025 fiscal year—to support individuals and organizations in need.

How You Can Help

• Submit a Request for financial or material assistance on behalf of a group or individual in need.
• Make a Donation to St. John Neumann Outreach using blue envelopes, by check, or online via WeShare, https://saintjohnsunbury.org/give
• Volunteer Your Time — explore opportunities to serve at saintjohnsunbury.org/volunteer.

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!