2012Bishop’s Ministry Appeal (BMA)

Diocese of Stockton

1962 - 2012

What is the BMA?•Helps fund programs, services & ministries

•Thousands are served every year through the Diocesan and parish ministries

•Ensures the vitality and growth of the Church

•Allows us to reduce debt of Holy Family Center

Benefits to the Parish•Adult Faith Formation•Altar Servers•Annulments/Tribunal•Arise (Bible Study)•Confirmation•CYO (sports)•Finance Policies•Human Resources/Insurance•Liturgy Training

•Marriage Preparation•Ministry of Caring•Parish Deacons•Parish Priests•RCIA•Religious Education•Respect Life Ministry•Sacramental Programs•Vocations•Youth Groups

Church for Tomorrow vs. BMA

•Church for Tomorrow campaign is a 5-year commitment that began in October of 2009

•Church for Tomorrow funds the long-range needs of the Diocese

•Please continue fulfilling your commitment to Church for Tomorrow

•The BMA helps to pay the annual expenses of the ministries

How is the goal determined?

•It is a percentage of the 3-year average of our offertory from 2009 through 2011

Last Year’s BMA ResultsThank you for your support

Participation957 families

14% of registered families

Total Contributed$247,985

Recap of last year’s BMA

Rebated back to Parish $ 88,341

Gala funds collected +$100,000

Balance $188,341

Less 2010 BMA Shortfall -$ 30,548

(1/2 forgiven) ________

Balance $157,793

Land payment owed -$200,000

2011 Land Pymt. Shortfall -$ 42,207

BMA Financial Goal for 2012

BMA Commitment to Diocese $161,480

Annual Land Payment for HFC $200,000

2011 Land Payment Shortfall $ 42,207

Total Parish Goal $403,687

Parish Rebate

•We will receive back 100% of the amount exceeding our commitment to the Diocese of $161,480

•Allows us to fund the current land payment due and the shortfall from last year

Why should I give?

•Since the BMA is funded through its own “appeal” it is not included as part of our annual budget

•Ministries are critical to our parish and must be funded

Family Participation•We are asking each family to prayerfully consider a one-time gift of $404.00

•Or a pledge of $50.50 per month for the next 8 months

•If you feel that God is calling you to a greater financial commitment, we hope you will respond joyfully

Pledge Envelopes

•We ask that all contributions be made using a BMA envelope

•Using an envelope and indicating your family name helps us measure participation & ensures that your contribution is applied to the BMA

Pledge Envelope

Thank You

Thank you for your generosity and may God inspire each of us to continue building the Church together as a family for today and

tomorrow

A message from Bishop Stephen Blaire