Mercy House Outreach Ministry
Outreach Program to the Less Fortunate of Our Parish and Its Surrounding Community
Divine Mercy Parish partnered with TASK (Trenton Area Soup Kitchen) in 2007 to provide meals to the less fortunate in the parish’s surrounding community. Finding a greater need among those being served, our parishioners, the late Charles Cook, Jr., Ann Brodowski and Michael Knowles wanted to begin a ministry to serve those individuals and others. Out of this idea, Mercy House was founded on January 5, 2008.
Mercy House provides food, clothing and household items, as well as basic medical needs services, to families and individuals of our parish and its surrounding community. Through these services we act to fulfill Christ’s mission of caring for the poor and others in need as we seek to reveal God’s mercy to all who come there. Mercy House also works with other community and social concerns organizations to provide access to social services, immigration support and any other needs that may be encountered among the individuals we serve. A reading library and tutoring service are offered for school children who are welcome to come and spend a little quiet time, pick out a book to take home, or have one of our youth volunteers read to them. Help with school homework is offered. We believe that Mercy House is a visible sign of Christ’s teachings. In the spirit of our Franciscan heritage, we preach the word of God and, only if necessary, we use words.
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Por favor envíe su correo electrónico a Linda Santoro a mercyhousetrenton@verizon.net
Mark your calendars - Mercy House will sponsor a Flea Market on Saturday, July 17. To reserve a table ($5.00 charge), please contact Mercy House at 609.396.0853.
EFFECTIVE February 23, 2010:
Mercy House will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 7:00 PM; and Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Msgr. Arnister is pleased to announce that Mercy House will have a Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, Linda Santoro and Wilfredo Benitez, respectively. Both of these individuals have been associated with Mercy House for a long time. They will coordinate much of the managerial work on future projects and events. Michael Knowles will continue to be involved in an advisory role.
Our Pastoral Associate for Hispanic Ministry, Mrs. Carmen Bojorge, also will be available in the afternoon and evening hours for consultation.
Mercy House currently offers:
Thursdays:
- The Soup Kitchen
- Immigration Support Services - LALDEF
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Religious Articles Shop
Third Saturday of the Month:
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Distribution
- Pastoral Associate Office Hours
Third Sunday of the Month:
- Mother's Bereavement Group
If you would like to volunteer your time and talent for Mercy House, please contact Linda at Mercy House (609.396.0853).