Distrabution group auto response

Is is possible in outlook 2K3 to set up a auto response for a distribution group. Currently I set up a group for the helpdesk to recieve e-mails for inputted tickets. It’s terribly inefficient that they have to respond to each message whereas a auto repsonse would state the norm ” thank you for your submission, someone will assist your shortly” .
Any ideas ???? I’m stumped