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2019
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you."Deuteronomy 16:17
As One, Serving the Lord is the theme of our 2019 annual diocesan appeal. In making a gift to the 2019 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,
As I complete my first year serving as your Bishop, I am truly grateful for the warm welcome I have received from the people of our Diocese of Stockton! It is a joy to attend Confirmations within our parishes, welcome newly ordained Deacons, and celebrate Mass with our Catholic high school students. What a blessing it is to be “Serving The Lord” together with you in our faith community. I look forward to working with you this next year to strengthen our parishes through these critical programs and ministries within our Diocese.
As disciples of Christ, His blessing is realized when we, “As One”, support the works of our Church – seminary training, leadership youth retreats, faith formation, and many others. This is only possible through your gracious support of the annual Bishop’s Ministry Appeal.
Please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to this year’s Bishop’s Ministry Appeal. With your kind generosity, our parishes will continue to prosper and grow as we “Serve the Lord” and build up the kingdom of God in the Diocese of Stockton within our great Central Valley.
Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta
Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton
2019 Financial Goal for St. Bernard's Parish
BMA Commitment to Diocese (goal) $202,000 Money for future development at Holy Family Center Campus + $158,000 Total Parish Goal $360,000 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.
______________________________________________________________________________2019 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated 11/6/19)Total Number of Donors 858 Total Promised $346,783 Amount Collected $331,490 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $129,690 Average Gift Per Family $404
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.
________________________________________________________2019 Donation Form (fill-in & print)
Frequently Asked Questions
Testimonials of Faith In Action
Ministries & Programs Funded
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