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 monetary 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.

Please contact the parish office if you would like to volunteer.

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

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

Canned Items:

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

Other Items:

• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Pastas
• Dry Beans
• Instant Potatoes
• Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
• Dry Cereal
• Grits
• Juice
• Oatmeal
• Individually wrapped snacks 

This year we have approximately 75 families on our list to deliver a Thanksgiving Feast.   2020 has been a difficult year for many in our parish, and to help those in need, it will require the kindness of the entire Divine Mercy Parish family and we thank you in advance for your support and kindness.

The menu is a traditional turkey dinner, and the items needed are listed below.  All donations can be left in the St Anthony Food Basket in the Narthex.   If you rather provide a gift card, we ask for either Walmart or Rouses cards for $25, or whatever amount you can provide.  Gift cards and financial donations can be placed in the St Anthony Box in the Narthex.   We will use these to help purchase items as needed.   

All donations should be delivered to the church before Friday November 20^th by Noon. 

Items needed:

• Stuffing
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Canned yams
• Canned turkey gravy
• Canned corn or peas
• Canned soups
• Tea bags
• Corn muffin or Roll mix
• Brownie or Cake mix and icing
• Canned fruit
• Instant Jell-O or pudding
• Canned pumpkin
• Pie Crust
• Marshmallows
• Cooking Oil – 1 qt
• Cranberry Sauce
• Walmart or Rouses Gift cards - $25 preferred
• Cash donations.

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

A Thanksgiving Prayer
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.  Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family, and friends.   Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year.

This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.