Corporal Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs" (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life. (usccb.org)
At the St. Teresa Center, we offer various free services to aid our neighbors in their temporal needs.
Approximately 300 home-cooked meals are served every Thursday, 14,000 meals per year. Meals are picked up at the Center by pre-registered clients.
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Shelter the homeless
Clothe the Naked
Visit the sick
Visit the imprisoned
Bury the dead
Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Shelter the homeless Clothe the Naked Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead
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Registered clients can pick up their monthly commodities box to supplement their household groceries. Clients can pick up their box on Mondays and Tuesday from 8am-12pm.
Volunteers needed to fill boxes Mon-Thurs and donations of food items are accepted and very much needed.
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Registered clients can pick up their hot meal on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Homebound clients have their meal delivered to their home by our dedicated volunteers.
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The Mother Drexel Wellness Center offers medical screenings, counseling appointments, and assistance with LA SNAP applications. It is located at 305 S Main St, St Martinville, LA, 70582
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St. Joseph the Worker Program provides handyman services pro-bono for the poor of the area and repairs appliances to re-purpose them for the needy. Major household appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, stoves are welcome to be donated. Clients can apply for assistance through our front office at 337-242-2174
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The Mother Teresa Garden located in the middle of town in St. Martinville grows summer and winter vegetables to be sold at farmers markets. All proceeds benefit St. Teresa Center. Additionally, the garden gives students of the Oratory Don Bosco a chance to learn how to grow and tend their own food.
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Guadalupe Sober Living House for men was opened in 2021. Guadalupe Sober Living is accepting new House guests. Residents can work at the St. Teresa Center to pay their weekly rent until they can find employment.
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Pope John XXIII House is located in St. Martinville. The house is leased, maintained, and operated by St. Teresa Center for the Works of Mercy. John XXIII house is a residence for women who find themselves in need of housing and the help of an ordered common life and who wish to grow in their love for Jesus and discernment of God’s will in their lives. The residence includes a program for sober living for women who wish to pursue sobriety in a spiritual, ordered, and communal way of life. John XXIII house is inspired by Pope St. John XXIII who forwarded the cause of the laity, especially women. The house follows Catholic principles of moral teaching and doctrine.
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St. Teresa Center for the Works of Mercy offers a ministry for girls under eighteen. Girls accepted to live at Mercy House will have first-rate education opportunities, a loving and family-like community of friends and adults, a safe and secure home, Catholic catechism and virtue formation, and much more! After a consultation meeting and acceptance, girls are welcomed into a beautiful environment of faith and love.
Contact for interested residents: Sr. Marie-Therese 337-254-1632
How Can I Help?
St. Teresa Center is operated by committed volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, come by the Center Monday-Thursday from 9-12 and speak with one of our staff members, or simply call the Center at (337) 242-2174. We need help in stocking shelves, sorting food items, maintaining the buildings, cooking, cleaning, registration, yard work, etc. Donations of food items are accepted and very much needed. They can be brought to the Center during its hours of operation. Monetary donations are very much needed and are tax deductible.
Food Donations can be dropped at the Center: 600 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, St Martinville, LA 70582
Monetary Donations can be mailed to: St. Teresa Center for the Works of Mercy, 103 Railroad Ave., St. Martinville, LA 70582.