From Sister Elaine Hollis SSJ in El Paso 12/30/15

The weather continues to be harsh. We have a great need for gloves (especially for kids) or hats they can be used.  We have some baby size hats but not any that fit children or adults.

We had about 100 refugees come in yesterday and many can't get out due to weather conditions and transportation holds up all across the country.  We are hoping some can move on tomorrow as they expect more to be coming through. It's quite an operation they have going here.  

Doreen Glynn CSJ, who used to work in the Rochester Diocese, has been here for the last few weeks and hopes to return to Albany today if she gets out;  I'll miss her.  We just had a Sister of Mercy arrive yesterday; she couldn't get back to Chicago from New Mexico due to the weather, so came directly here, a few days early.  

Please keep all of us in your prayers, especially those seeking refuge here, especially in these challenging conditions.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year,

Elaine

El Paso blanketed in snow