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In the modern world, we have all but forgotten the saints. Once upon a time, we used to name not only our children, but even our streets and our cities in honor of the saints of God, in order to seek their heavenly aid and intercession, and in order to continually bring these holy saints to our remembrance. On each day of the year, we kept the festival of not one saint only, but of many, sometimes even dozens on the same day...

This year, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) falls on a Saturday. The obligation to attend Mass for Christmas may be fulfilled by attending Mass in the evening of December 24th (Christmas Eve) or at any Mass celebrated on December 25th. Sunday, December 26th is the Feast of the Holy Family. The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday remains in effect and may be fulfilled by attending any Mass on Sunday, December 26th.

The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 8th in celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The beautiful poinsettias and greenery that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at Divine Mercy Parish. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. Click for details.

Be an angel this Christmas by providing hope and joy for dozens of parishioner children in need this Christmas by participating in St. Anthony Ministry's #AngelTreeProject. Simply choose an angel from the narthex tree on Nov 27/28, purchase & place the gift in a gift bag with tissue (with angel tag visible), and return by Sunday, Dec 13th. Click for Details.

With the calendar year almost over, please be reminded that many of you indicated during school registration in January 2021 that you desired to be a registered, active, and supporting (RAS) family of Divine Mercy Parish. Thank you for your commitment to our parish and for your desire to support the work of the Church in proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel! Click for details.

There are things that draw you toward the light. And there are things that draw you into the darkness. So much of the world wants to draw you into the darkness of worry, fear, procrastination, negative self-talk, toxic relationships…the list goes on. This Advent, discover and choose the things that draw you to the light! Get inspiring daily video reflections sent straight to your inbox—for free. Taken from Matthew Kelly’s life-changing new book, Life Is Messy, each reflection will help you infuse your life with prayer, reading, authentic love of self, genuine friendship, beautiful kindness and so much more! And when Christmas arrives, you’ll be ready to share the light you’ve gathered along the way!

Confirmation registration is now open! Registration closes December 17. Click here for detail or to register.

Thank you to our wonderfully generous families at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School and Divine Mercy Parish for helping to provide over 70 families from our parish in need of assistance for this special holiday! We especially would like to thank our St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy for coordinating this massive event, the Altar Auxiliary for volunteering with assembly and organization of the boxes, SEAS student council members for their creative box decorations, and all the members of our parish and school community who gave so generously so that others may have food and hope this Thanksgiving! We are so grateful and thankful for you!

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 29th at 10:00 AM. The Adoration Chapel will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Did you know that you may be able to give to Divine Mercy Catholic Church and save money at the same time? Click for details.

A huge thank you to our incredible parishioners who gave $4,625.02 to the Baby Bottle Drive, benefitting Access Pregnancy Center. We are absolutely blown away by the kindness and generosity of our parishioners who continue to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus time and time again. Thank you for being such amazing examples of living out the Corporal Works of Mercy in our community.

Have you lost your spouse due to Divorce, Death or Separation? Having difficulty coping? Help is on the way. The Beginning Experience Ministry under the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Marriage and Family Life Office will begin a 10-week program called “Coping With Life Alone” to help those struggling to cope with this loss. Click for details.

Natural Family Planning is a method which respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. This class series the Office of Marriage and Family Life is offering in the SymptoPro™ Method of Natural Family Planning will be conducted by Kelly Donahue of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Click for details.

The number of teens who struggle with anxiety has increased over the past few years. This can add difficulties for parents in their relationships with their children. Join us for a presentation on anxiety given by Jazmin Gutierrez. Hear her present on defining and recognizing anxiety and learn different tools to help walk with your children who may experience it. Click for details.

In this year of St. Joseph, the Apostolic Penitentiary has issued a decree granting special indulgences to be granted under the customary conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayers according to the Holy Father’s intentions. One of these indulgences is granted for the praying of the litany of St. Joseph for the Church persecuted. Click for details.

Due to the Seafood Festival, we are asking all Adorers to please drive around through the SEAS access point and park in front of the school near the Adoration Chapel. The current Adorers' parking is currently inaccessible due to the Festival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Divine Mercy Parish has completed the Walking With Moms In Need Initiative set forth from the USCCB. This increase in preparedness will help us better journey with mothers by connecting them to necessary spiritual and physical resources available in our local community. Click for details.

The Missionaries of St. Therese is celebrating its 75+ year anniversary this October with a special Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Aymond on October 1st and a Rose Petal Luncheon Social also to be attended by Archbishop Aymond on October 13th. Click for details.

The Saints King Cake fundraiser originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed- date TBD. Please pray for those affected by Hurricane Ida.