Leading people to an encounter with Christ that lasts forever
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2020
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you."Deuteronomy 16:17
Proclaiming, Sharing & Living our Faith is the theme of our 2020 annual diocesan appeal. In making a gift to the 2020 Bishop's Ministry Appeal, you join hands with thousands whose generosity brings the love of Christ to so many in our Diocese. Your gift directly supports diocesan ministries serving all the parishes.
We are blessed to be given so much here in the Diocese of Stockton. But there is always more we can do. There are so many hearts, minds and souls we can touch with God's love. Your gift, whether large or small, really does make a difference. We respectfully ask you to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift in support of the BMA.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I am thankful for the warm welcome I have received from the wonderful people throughout our Diocese as I celebrate my second year this March serving as your Bishop. What a blessing it has been to participate in local confirmations, parish celebrations, celebrate Mass with our migrant families and youth leaders, and welcome our three hopeful candidates in discernment to the St. John Vianney House of Formation last summer: Brandon Salas, Osvaldo Zuniga, and Saul Perez. It gives me great joy to work in collaboration with our schools
and parishes as we bring the good news of Jesus Christ to others through our specialized ministries of the Pastoral Center.
Your support – your “faith in action” - makes it possible for us to continue working together as missionary disciples of Jesus to strengthen our parishes and serve our families and friends throughout our great Diocese.
Please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the 2020 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal so that we can continue working together to “proclaim, share and live” our faith – all for His glory!Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta
Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton
2020 Financial Goal for St. Bernard's Parish
BMA Commitment to Diocese (goal) $203,000 Building & Maintenance Fund for various Parish projects + $147,000 Total Parish Goal $350,000 We are asking each family to prayerfully consider a one-time payment of $425
or you may pledge that amount over an 8 month period at $53 per month.
______________________________________________________________________________2020 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated 9/3/20)Total Number of Donors 766 Total Promised $326,849 Amount Collected $285,284 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $81,980 Average Gift Per Family $427
Ways to Contribute
- Pledge Envelopes are avaialble in the Church and at the Holy Family Center and may be submitted in the Weekly Offertory baskets during any Mass throughout the year. Make all checks payable to Bishop's Ministry Appeal Trust.
- Electonically make your pledge or one-time contribution by clicking on the link below.
All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
________________________________________________________Frequently Asked Questions
Testimonials of Faith In Action
Ministries & Programs Funded
2020 BMA Donation Form
2019 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated 1/17/20 FINAL)Total Number of Donors 861 Total Promised $348,070 Amount Collected $337,538 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $135,738 Average Gift Per Family $404
2018 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish (finalized 1/30/19)Total Number of Donors 968 Total Promised $374,023 Amount Collected $356,797 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $170,715 Average Gift Per Family $386
2017 Results (updated 1/22/18)Total Number of Donors 1032 Total Collected $364,698 Amount Rebated Back to Our Parish $193,220 Average Pledge Per Family $365
2016 Results (finalized - 1/1/2017)
We appreciate your generosity!Total Number of Donors 919 Total Collected $339,871 Amount Rebated Back To Our Parish $169,945 Average Pledge Per Family $495
2015 Results (finalized - 1/7/2016)
We appreciate your generosity!Total Number of Donors 1014 Total Collected $343,099 Amount Rebated Back To Our Parish $174,969 Average Pledge Per Family $457