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2018
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you."
Deuteronomy 16:17
As One, Giving Glory to God is the theme of our 2018 annual diocesan appeal. In making a gift to the 2018 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.
January 23, 2018
Dear Friends in Christ,
With great joy we welcome Bishop Myron Cotta as the new bishop of Stockton. I know you will give him your full support and be generous in the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal.
In the nineteen years I have served as your bishop, I have been deeply touched by your faith and by your generosity to the good works of the Church. I thank you for your fidelity to Christ and to His Church. And I thank you for your love and prayers.
Please accept my wholehearted gratitude for your gift year over year, along with your daily prayers and care for the people of our Church and within our community. Your work is the cornerstone of living our Catholic faith. As you know, it takes the financial support and participation of many to build God’s Holy Church.
Friends, please consider making your best sacrificial gift today. Your support of the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal demonstrates your commitment to the Church and helps us continue to evangelize, make disciples in our community and to sustain the Diocesan Ministries. I ask that you join me this year in making a sacrificial gift to support the 2018 Bishop’s Ministry campaign.
All parishioners, in every parish, are vital to the success of the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal; it provides and preserves many Diocesan programs that support your parish and our communities.
I will keep you in my prayers. May we give thanks to God for those gifts and continue to love and serve Him by blessing others in our community. The Church relies on you, her members in Christ, for the support needed to do God’s good work in today’s world. As One, We Are Giving the Glory to God.
Asking God’s blessing upon you and your families, I amSincerely Yours in Christ,
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire
Apostolic Administrator
2018 Financial Goal for St. Bernard's Parish
BMA Commitment to Diocese (goal) $186,000 Money for future new church + $156,000 Total Parish Goal $342,000 We are asking each family to prayerfully consider a one-time payment of $400
or you may pledge that amount over an 8 month period at $50 per month.
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2018 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish(updated 4/11/18)
Total Number of Donors 707 Total Promised $259,897 Amount Collected $167,128
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.
________________________________________________________2018 Donation Form (fill-in & print)
Frequently Asked Questions
Testimonials of Faith In Action
Ministries & Programs Funded
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