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2023
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion
to the way the LORD your God has blessed you."Deuteronomy 16:17
Dear Parish Family,
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to those families who contributed to the 2022 Bishop's Ministry Appeal. Because of your generous sacrifice, we were able to meet our $203,000 commitment to the Dicocese in support of the Diocesan Ministries and receive a rebate back to our parish in the amount of $113,837.
This rebate will be applied towards offsetting the cost of the SOLAR that was installed this past year on the rooftops of our school and Fr. Fleming Hall. By making this investment now, it will help to reduce our monthly PG & E bills and allow us to invest this savings into programs and services for you, as we strive to lead our parish families into a deeper encounter with Christ.
I now ask for your prayerful and financial support of the 2023 Bishop's Ministry Appeal. The theme of this year’s appeal is, “Eucharist Received. Eucharist Lived!” The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, and a reminder of God’s precious gift to us. Whether your contribution is large or small, any amount will make a difference.
We are planning to apply any rebate received towards the updating of Fr. Fleming Hall. Our Hall is heavily used, not only by our school and CYO sports, but also by just about every parish ministry. It certainly has served our parish well over the past 70+ years, but it is now time for it to be ‘"refreshed” so that it can better serve our current needs and those of future generations. We would like to repaint the interior, replace the hardwood floors, and update the kitchen. We are counting on everyone's participation so we can complete this project.
May the Lord bless you and your family for your continued support of St. Bernard's Parish and our Diocese.In Christ,
Rev. Fr. David Dutra
PastorDONATE TO THE BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL HERE
Dear Brothers & Sisters,“Eucharist Received, Eucharist Lived!” is a fitting theme for this year’s Bishop’s Ministry Appeal. For the Church, the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, and a reminder of God’s precious gift. Our Diocese is participating in the National Eucharistic Revival – a three-year initiative from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to strengthen our collective knowledge about the Eucharist; celebrate and contemplate His gifts; and continue to give all the glory to God.
I am profoundly grateful for supportive friends like you, who partner with our Diocese, parish, and school communities to share the joy of the Eucharist in unity. Your support makes it possible to continue our mission to evangelize and serve with the Eucharist as our foundation. Your prayerful and financial support helps to sustain our various ministries including the education of our seminarians and candidates for permanent diaconate. It assists our teachers and school staff to enhance their service to students and their families of our Catholic schools. Also, your support helps to strengthen our evangelical and formation programs.
Your kind support is needed this year to ensure that these critical diocesan ministries continue to serve our communities and build up the Kingdom of God. The collective participation of all our parishioners is vital to the success of the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal.Please join me in supporting the 2023 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal with a gift today!
As we approach the Eucharist and receive and celebrate God’s love, I wish you and your loved ones a Blessed New Year 2023!
In the Peace of Christ,
Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta
Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton______________________________________________
Estimado hermanos y hermanas,
“¡Eucaristía recibida, Eucaristía vivida!” es un tema apropiado para la Campaña del Ministerio del Obispo de este año. Para la Iglesia, la Eucaristía es la fuente y la cumbre de nuestra fe, y un recordatorio del precioso don de Dios. Nuestra Diócesis está participando en el Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional, una iniciativa de tres años de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) para fortalecer nuestro conocimiento colectivo sobre la Eucaristía; celebrar y contemplar Sus dones; y continuar dando toda la gloria a Dios.
Estoy profundamente agradecido por los amigos solidarios como usted, que se asocian con nuestra diócesis, parroquia y comunidades escolares para compartir la alegría de la Eucaristía en unidad. Su apoyo hace posible continuar nuestra misión de evangelizar y servir con la Eucaristía como fundamento. Su apoyo financiero y de oración ayuda a sostener nuestros diversos ministerios, incluida la educación de nuestros seminaristas y candidatos al diaconado permanente. Ayuda a nuestros maestros y personal escolar a mejorar su servicio a los estudiantes y sus familias de nuestras escuelas católicas. Además, su apoyo ayuda a fortalecer nuestros programas evangélicos y de formación.
¡Por favor, únase a mí para apoyar la Campaña del Ministerio del Obispo 2023 con un regalo hoy!
A medida que nos acercamos a la Eucaristía y recibimos y celebramos el amor de Dios, ¡les deseo a ustedes y a sus seres queridos un Bendito Año Nuevo 2023!
En la paz de Cristo,
Reverendísimo Myron J. Cotta
Obispo Católico Romano de Stockton
About the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust
2023 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Diocesan Goal: $2,500,000
It is because of benefactors like you, through the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal, that we are able to continue the ministries of the Diocese in educating and forming our children in the faith, caring for the needs of the poor, developing Hispanic leaders, educating our seminarians, promoting youth and young adult ministries, training deacons, supporting the Bishop in carrying out his duties, and all other ministry and good works supported by the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal. Thank you for supporting the Diocese of Stockton and its ministries.
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2023 Financial Goal for St. Bernard's Parish
BMA Commitment to Diocese $209,000 Project $141,000 Total Parish Goal $350,000 We are asking each family to prayerfully consider a contribution of $450.
You may pledge that amount over an 8 month period at $56 per month.
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We will be applying our 2023 BMA rebate towards refreshing the interior of Fr. Fleming Hall. Depending upon the amount of money raised, we would like to do the update the kitchen, replace the hardwood floors, paint the interior, and replace the folding chairs.
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2023 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated )Total Number of Donors 0 Total Promised $209,000 Amount Collected $0 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $0 Average Gift Per Family $0
Ways to Contribute
- Pledge Envelopes are available 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.
- Electronically 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.
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2022 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(FINAL - updated 1/20/23 )Total Number of Donors 662 Total Promised $321,536 Amount Collected $317,141 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $113,837 Average Gift Per Family $486
2021 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated Final 1/14/22 )Total Number of Donors 614 Total Promised $296,370 Amount Collected $294,828 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $91,524 Average Gift Per Family $483