Author: Pat Erzinger
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“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 26:40-41 “Araceli, age 19, did not get enough oxygen at birth and incurred brain damage which affects her speech and nervous system. She needs help and medications for a lifetime. Her mother, Gloria, and older sister have always asked for help. When they arrived in Tijuana, they came to the Casa…
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“He has filled the hungry with good things.”
Luke 1:51-52 “Mrs. Maria J. is 67 years old and lives alone in her little house that her son built for them. He died two years ago. Maria has had breast cancer for 2 years, had surgery but it returned, and she had a second surgery. The medication she needs is very…
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“As God has given to you, so you must give to others.”
Colossians 3:11 Caroline Kelner is orchestrating another fun Food Packaging Event on Saturday, May 12 between 10 am and 3pm at St. Brigid Church parking lot in Pacific Beach. All are welcome to help assemble 57,600 meals for the poor. Food is available after 12:00 noon along with raffle tickets, lively Mexican…
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“He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly.”
“He has filled the hungry with good things.” Luke 1:52-53 Maria Elizateth, age 34, is a single mother of two daughters, 4 and 5 years old. She lives on a piece of “land invasion” near Tecate close to Tijuana East. She works collecting recyclable materials in the dumps for sale to survive.…
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“God is in charge, and we are His helpers.”
Sr. Armida We asked Sister, “what are the greatest needs?” Sister Armida’s answer is: Food Blankets, tarps Over-the-counter medicines Warm jackets, socks Soap, towels All used items are presorted by the Sisters at the storage unit in Chula Vista and transported in private autos — an arduous task. Permits are required for…
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“The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor”
Psalm 34 Christmas in Tijuana, Mexico Over 1600 families came via many bus lines or on foot from the hills and dumps to attend an early morning Mass. Some even arrived the night before and camped out in the street. The mission of the Casa is to glorify God through the works…
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Jesus is the Face of the Poor
“Maria has been coming to the Casa off and on. She had two sons. One died at 19, and the other is in jail. She returned recently to say she has been diagnosed with colon cancer. She has a 13-year-old granddaughter living with her, and this young girl is her only “family”…
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Make Miracles this Christmas: “The man who truly loves God also loves his neighbor.”
St. Anthony Claret, Bishop This past year has seen many disasters around the world and in the U.S. We view the situation of the poor in Tijuana as a constant disaster. With your support and the care given by the Sisters at the Casa, may men and women are rehabilitated, move into…
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The Sisters Celebrate 60 Years of Missionary Work in Tijuana
“A well that has many sources never runs dry. When we are gone, others will come after us.” Ugandan Martyrs On September 1 at Our Lady of Grace Church in El Cajon, a wonderful Fiesta party began with Mass. After Mass, a famous Fr. Gil meatball dinner was served, lively music played,…
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“He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly.”
Luke 1:52 Mrs. Marie Elena Lopez, age 75, came to the Casa de los Pobres the beginning of July, saying her husband died 4 months ago. They rented a small house and had no children. After her husband’s death, she could not pay the rent and begged the owner of the…
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