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2022
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion
to the way the LORD your God has blessed you."Deuteronomy 16:17
"Rejoicing and Giving Glory to God" is the theme of our 2022 annual diocesan appeal. In making a gift to the 2021 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 at St. Bernard's Parish and 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.Aprenda cómo nuestra Diócesis apoyó a las parroquias durante COVID
Learn how our Diocese supported the parishes during COVID
DONATE TO THE BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL HERE
Dear Pastors and Brothers and Sisters,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones as we journey together through this challenging time of the pandemic. Though these days continue to be difficult, we can still “rejoice and give glory to God” and be thankful for God’s grace during this time of re-opening our parishes and schools, as we emerge from the other side of COVID.
In 2022, the Diocese of Stockton will celebrate our 60th anniversary – we are truly grateful to those who came before us and laid the foundation for our good work here! As we rejoice in the remembrances and festivities throughout our diocese, we thank and honor our Bishops, priests, deacons, sisters, and the many lay staff who have been wonderful stewards during these past 60 years.
As we rejoice and give Glory to God, our Diocese continues to serve our parish and school communities throughout our region. From providing virtual and COVID-safe in-person religious formation classes, expanding our team of catechists, assisting our schools with re-opening protocols and requirements, and coordinating program trainings and live-streamed Masses, we remain committed in providing specialized services and programs to strengthen the ministries of our entire Diocese.
I am humbled and thankful for the generosity and sacrifice of our faithful community, especially during these times. Our mission to serve and to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ remains – and as we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we look forward to a promising future of serving our faithful.
Thank you for your generous contribution to the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal (BMA) 2021 – I am grateful for your gift! We need your kind support in 2022. The collective participation of all our parishioners is vital to the success of the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal. The support of God’s people is needed to ensure that these critical ministries continue to serve our parish communities throughout our great Diocese of Stockton.
I invite you to renew your support for the 2022 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal with a gift today! As we pray for a grace-filled and hopeful future, let us rejoice together and be “…good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us…,” As One. I wish you and your loved ones a Blessed New Year!
In the Peace of Christ,
Myron J. Cotta
Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton______________________________________________
Estimado hermanos y hermanas,
Mis pensamientos y oraciones están con usted y con sus seres queridos mientras avanzamos juntos en este difícil momento de la pandemia. Aunque estos días continúan siendo difíciles, todavía podemos “alegrarnos y dar gloria a Dios” y estar agradecidos por la gracia de Dios durante este tiempo de volver abrir nuestras parroquias y escuelas, al salir del otro lado de COVID.
En 2022, nosotros, como la Diócesis de Stockton, celebraremos nuestro 60ᵒ aniversario. Estamos profundamente agradecidos a aquellos que vinieron antes que nosotros y sentaron las bases. Al alegrarnos en los recuerdos y festividades en toda nuestra diócesis, agradecemos y honramos a los obispos, sacerdotes, diáconos, hermanas y laicos que han sido maravillosos administradores durante estos últimos 60 años.
Mientras nos alegramos y damos gloria a Dios, nuestra Diócesis continúa sirviendo parroquias y comunidades escolares en toda nuestra región. Desde proveer clases de formación religiosa en línea y en persona con un ambiente seguro contra COVID, expandir nuestro equipo de catequistas, ayudar a nuestras escuelas abrir otra ves con protocolos y requisitos de seguridad, y coordinar programas de entrenamiento y misas transmitidas en vivo, seguimos comprometidos a proveer servicios y programas especializados para fortalecer los ministerios de toda nuestra diócesis.
Me siento humilde y agradecido por la generosidad y el sacrificio de nuestra comunidad fiel, especialmente durante estos tiempos. Nuestra misión de servir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo continúa, y al celebrar nuestro 60ᵒ aniversario, esperamos un futuro prometedor al servicio de nuestros fieles.
Gracias por su generosa contribución a la Solicitud Ministerial del Obispo (BMA) 2021 – ¡Estoy agradecido por su donación! Necesitamos su amable apoyo en 2022. La participación colectiva de todos nuestros feligreses es vital para el éxito de la Solicitud Ministerial del Obispo. Se necesita el apoyo del pueblo de Dios para asegurar que estos ministerios críticos continúen sirviendo a nuestras comunidades parroquiales por toda nuestra gran Diócesis de Stockton.
¡Lo invito a renovar su apoyo a la Solicitud Ministerial del Obispo con un don hoy! Mientras oramos por un futuro lleno de gracia y esperanza, regocijémonos juntos y seamos “buenos administradores de los muchos dones que se nos han confiado..,” Como Uno. ¡Les deseo a ustedes y a sus seres queridos un Bendito Año Nuevo!
En la paz de Cristo,
Reverendísimo Myron J. Cotta
Obispo Católico Romano de Stockton
About the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust
2022 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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2022 Financial Goal for St. Bernard's Parish
BMA Commitment to Diocese (goal is same as last year) $203,000 Supplement SOLAR purchase for our Eaton Avenue location (total solar cost is $375,000) $150,000 Total Parish Goal $353,000 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.
We will be applying our 2022 BMA rebate towards the purchase of SOLAR for our Eaton Avenue location, so everyone's participation, whether large or small will make a difference. This is a prudent way for us to help off-set our PG&E expenses so we can apply the money we save on PG&E towards our mission of leading people to an encounter with Christ.
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2022 BMA Results for St. Bernard's Parish
(updated 8/24/22 )Total Number of Donors 647 Total Promised $312,822 Amount Collected $294,068 Amount Rebated back to our Parish $90,764 Average Gift Per Family $484
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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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