The 2018 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal

Your gift helps put our faith into action. Our ultimate goal is 100% participation!

By 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 our 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.

Here’s how you can help support your Diocese and Parish

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

BISHOP’S MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST

GIVE ONLINE:

stocktondiocese.org/BMA

WHAT IS THE BISHOP’S MINISTRY APPEAL (BMA)?

The BMA is an annual campaign to raise funds that support the programs and ministries serving the educational, physical and spiritual needs of the people of the Diocese of Stockton.

IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE TO THE BMA EVEN THOUGH I ALREADY GIVE TO MY PARISH?

The Diocese takes responsibility for certain specialized ministries and services that no one single parish can provide.

HOW DO I MAKE MY PLEDGE?

• Pledge forms are available Online at stocktondiocese.org/BMA.

• By Mail

• Or At Mass

• Please make checks payable to the BISHOP’S MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST

WHY ARE PLEDGES ENCOURAGED INSTEAD OF ONE-TIME DONATIONS?

Pledges give you the opportunity to consider larger sacrificial commitments by spreading your donations over an 8-month period.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I PLEDGE?

Your gift should have some sacrificial relationship to your standard of living and God’s generosity and blessings to you and your family. No pledge is too small or too large.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS CAN I USE TO MAKE MY PLEDGE?

• Cash

• Check

• Credit Card

• Direct Debit (from your checking account)

ADDRESS: Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust, Diocese of Stockton, 212 North San Joaquin Street, Stockton, CA 95202

PHONE: (209) 546-7643 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: StocktonDiocese.org/BMA

The Bishop’s Ministry Appeal Trust, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has been created for the sole benefit of the ministries of the Diocese of Stockton.