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 DID YOU HELP RECENTLY?:

• Thank you for all the donations from Divine Mercy parishioners and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton families to support Covenant House.    God Bless!

• Thanks for all your donations, prayer, and support for the Thanksgiving Feast.  God Bless!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!

On Tuesday November 2nd, the St Anthony Ministry delivered 9 cartons of donations collected from Divine Mercy Parishioners to Covenant House in New Orleans.  Items included soap, shampoo, deoderant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shaving cream and razors, and many other products that will help their young people remain clean and healthy.

Haley and Emily were there to accept the donations and provide some additional information for us to share with you about their great organization that helps our youth in New Orleans.


Last year, Covenant House provided comprehensive services to 896 youth. Our Crisis Center cared for 480 young people. We expanded the number of off-site independent apartments available for individuals and families, including graduates of our Rights of Passage transitional living program. We also provided supportive housing for our youth with chronic mental illness and disabilities.  60% of our young people come to us from New Orleans, 26% from around Louisiana, and 14% from across the country.

If you would like to learn more or offer additional support, visit the Covenant House website -  https://www.covenanthousenola.org

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!

Many thanks to the SEAS students, families and staff for their generous donations for the Thanskgiving Feast this November.  On Monday 11/14 we collected and moved over 100 boxes and bags of food from the school office to the PCC for processing.  Along with the donations from parishioners, the St Anthony Ministry with the help of the Alter Auxiliary were able to create over 70 Thanksgiving boxes of delicous food for families in our parish.  Each family on the list will also receive a $25 gift card to a local grocery to help them complete the menu for their meal.   

How thankful we are for your all of your kindness and compassion!!

On behalf of the entire Divine Mercy Staff, SEAS Staff and Students, and the St Anthony Ministry Volunteers, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!    God Bless.