A Catholic lay ministry inspired by Gospel values, the St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy leads men and women to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person services to the needy and suffering.

 As a reflection of the whole family of God, members are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Nourished by prayer, volunteers are united in mutually supportive gatherings by their mutual spirit of humility, charity, and sharing.

 This ministry of our parish provides food and limited financial assistance with utilities. Confidentiality is maintained, as well as  respect for the person requesting assistance.

 If you are in need of food or assistance, and if you live within the territorial boundaries of Divine Mercy Parish, please contact the St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy directly at (504) 327-7783.

We Thank You For Your Support

 With your help, the St. Anthony Ministry continues to offer support to dozens of families every month.  Thank you and God Bless.

 If you have a few hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer in support of the St. Anthony Ministry, please contact the parish office.

To make an appointment:
Maria Sotomayor
(504) 327-7783

To Volunteer:
Please contact our Parish Office:
(504) 466-5016

items can be Placed in the back of the Church in or next to the St. Anthony Basket.   If you are donating gift cards, please drop them in the St. Anthony Box.

Canned Items:

• Carrots
• Corn
• Green Beans
• Tomato Sauce
• Mixed Vegetables
• Soups
• Beans
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Chef Boyardee, Spaghetti & Meatballs, etc.)

Other Items:

• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Pasta or Rice
• Dry Beans
• Instant Potatoes
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• Dry Cereal
• Grits
• Juice
• Oatmeal
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Back to School Lunch Box snacks
• Gift Cards to Walmart, Rouses or Dollar Tree for families to buy food

 Corporal  Work of Mercy

HOW CAN I HELP:

 More information will be coming soon regarding items being collected by the
St. Anthony Ministry for the homeless youth shelter.
 

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 Thank you for all the donations from
Divine Mercy parishioners and
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton families that supported Angels' Place.  
 God Bless!

Give to Covenant House and Support Children in Need!

Starting Saturday, October 16th and running through Sunday, October 31st, 2021, St. Anthony Ministry will be collecting personal care and hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream and razors, and other personal items to support Covenant House. Standard size items are preferred.

Many of their children are non-white, so please consider donating items for children that require different products based on their ethnicity.

Please drop off donations in the St. Anthony basket located in the Narthex of Divine Mercy by Sunday, October 31st.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!