St. Basil the Great
“Jose Luis Perez, 78, a widower, came to the Casa in July, saying he was feeling very 
sick. He suffers high blood pressure with swelling and pain in both knees. Jose was very tired, because he walked for 3 hours. For 3 days, he had no medication nor money to buy it, nor had he eaten for 2 days.
“He said, ‘Sister, I come sick, no medicines, no food, much pain and high blood pressure. Please just give me a tablet for blood pressure and something to eat. I had only one son, who was my companion, and he worked to give me food. Someone killed him, and now I am alone, sick, and hungry.’
support to Casa de los Pobres. With your help, we have been able to attend them from Monday to Friday, all the sick little children that come here, and be able to find soon the sicknesses on time and, if necessary, send them for hospital care. The most cases are malnutrition, diarrhea, bronchitis, pneumonia, parasites, skin problems, and treating them on time. I had control of nutrition because of low weight triplet girls. Now, they are four years old and in the normal weight range. I also see children with cerebral paralysis. Thank you.” Dr. Norma Ramirez, Pediatrician
and angished, as her husband recently died from a fall while working on a high ladder. She has 5 young children. Her husband’s work manager would not take any responsibility for the accident. Guadalupe works cleaning houses when possible, but her children are small, and she has no one to help her care for them. They all live in one small room, but at least they are together. She receives clothes, food on Thursdays, and Clinic services for herself and the children. In September, the three children who go to school will receive backpacks, school supplies, and new shoes. She is very grateful! 
“First-year University student Anayeli, 17, and her mother came to Casa de los Pobres very worried to ask for help, so she may continue her career at the University. Anayeli lives with her mother, father, and brothers, 15 and 11 years old. Her father works at a car wash and earns less than the minimum each week. Her mother cleans houses two days a week earning a few pesos. These small earnings don’t cover the rent, electricity, water, transportation, or school fees and supplies. Anayeli works half-time as a receptionist earning about 32 pesos a week. With the help of the Casa, her parents, and her own earnings, Anayeli hopes to continue her education at University, so she can become a Child Psychologist to specialize in disabilities.” 
My family and I are very grateful to the people that make possible this great support. My daughter is very moved to continue to be a better person, student, and good citizen. She knows she has to do all things as if they are for God. The rewards always come from heaven and they are manifested through people like you, of good heart.” Sincerely Ralf and Liria, parents to Isis. 
collect enough money to provide a special CHRISTMAS BAG of food along with a blanket for 1500 of the most helpless families. The Sisters attended Masses at All Hallows Church on November 26-27 to meet with the people. We need increased cash and food donations for the poor families who live in the dumps of Tijuana, Mexico, just 40 miles from our warm homes. In the Franciscan Spirit, Sister Armida believes with all of her heart that “GOD WILL PROVIDE.” 
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Queen of Peace coordinate an annual Christmas distribution where 1,500 impoverished families receive a chicken, rice, beans, canned vegetables and fruit, and a bag of candy to make the festivities a little sweeter. Families also receive blankets, jackets, shoes and toys for the children.