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.

New Opportunity to Help the Needy

Recently, the St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy agreed to collect donations for Choose the Child / www.choosethechild.com.  The mission of Choose the Child is to enlighten the community, especially the youth, on their value and the importance of respecting all life with dignity, compassion, and truth and to encourage them to make an impression on this world.

• Each month there will be a Monthly Focus for a life issue in need of prayers, support, and donations.  These spotlights and requests for support will be listed under the "Choose the Child" Monthly Focus page to the right. 
• In addition, Divine Mercy will be piloting a USCCB program called "Walking with Moms".  More information will be coming soon!

If you desire to donate items for Choose the Child and the Walking with Moms Program, please review the "Choose the Child" Monthly Focus page to the right.

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
• Gift Cards to Walmart, Winn Dixie, or Rouses for families to buy food

We are taking a break for the summer and plan to be back with a September Monthly Focus and ways for you to help.   Please check back in late August!

Thank you for all the donations that supported Angels' Place.

 God Bless!