St. Margaret of Cortona Parish
Serving the Catholic Communities of Little Ferry and Moonachie
in Ministry, Education and Service Since August 24, 1912
31 Chamberlain Ave Little Ferry, NJ 07643
Phone: (201) 641-2988 Fax: (201) 322-0172
Welcome to the Parish Family of
St. Margaret of Cortona
in Little Ferry
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Are His Witnesses: A Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Tobin
As we welcome the New Year, Cardinal Tobin invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Newark to read We Are His Witnesses, his pastoral letter outlining new pathways for the future of the Archdiocese. Rooted in Pope Francis’ call for pastoral conversion, missionary discipleship, and synodality, the letter reflects on our shared journey of faith and calls us to embrace renewal, collaboration and missionary outreach. This multi-year initiative will guide us in shaping a vibrant, hopeful future for our Church community.
Click to read We Are His Witnesses and join this journey of faith as we respond to Christ’s call to be His witnesses in the world.
The priests and parish staff express prayerful Christmas wishes to every member of our parish family for a Christmas rooted in the true peace of the gift, not the one that will come wrapped in paper with a bow, but the one that will fill your heart with thanksgiving and with hope.
May the peace of the Lord be with you this Christmas and guide you to a new year filled with peace and prosperity.
Pope St. Paul VI: “We consider Christmas as the Encounter, the great Encounter, the historical Encounter, the decisive Encounter, between God and mankind. Those who have faith know this truly: let them rejoice! Be people of faith! Be people of the Church! Be people of Christian joy!
Merry Christmas!”
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Our Christmas Concert was a success! Please click on the video to watch.
Mass Schedule for the Christmas Season
January 12, 2025
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Saturday ~ 5:30 pm
Sunday ~ 9:00 am & 11:30 am
This concludes the Christmas Season
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities USA supports a national network of agencies committed to encountering those along the margins, regardless of their faith.
Want to help victims of recent hurricanes? Click on this link: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Welcome New Parishioners
Register with us by filling up this form and dropping it in the collection basket or at the Parish Office. Click on the form below to download.
Music is an extremely important part of liturgy at the Parish of St. Margaret of Cortona and we are looking for enthusiastic music lovers and musicians to join our music ministry.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
St. Margaret of Cortona’s choir sings at the 12 noon Mass every Sunday and at other liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals are held every Thursday at 7:30 pm beginning in September and through the month of June. No experience is necessary. Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord! Call Eileen - 201-843-1097 or see her after Mass!
Jubilee countdown: Preparations for 2025 Holy Year
Click on the link to learn more: https://jerseycatholic.org/jubilee-countdown-preparations-for-2025-holy-year-move-into-high-gear
2024 Archdiocese of Newark Annual Appeal
Click here to view the Appeal Case Statement
To make a pledge or gift:
Print this signup sheet, fill up and mail to:
Annual Appeal
Archdiocese of Newark
Gift Processing
PO Box 7146
Kensington CT 06037-7146
Or click this linkg to go online Giving - Archdiocese of Newark (rcan.org)
Jersey Catholic
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Visit https://jerseycatholic.org/ for the latest local and global Church news.
Saint of the Day Podcast ~ A brief story about a Saint each day.
Donate to St. Margaret's
Here are some ways that you can help our Parish during these trying times:
GoFundMe - Click here to go the GofundMe website
ParishSoft - Click here to go to the giving site.
You can also give via text to (201) 689-5641, just enter the amount you want to donate in the message. You will need to create an account if you haven't done so yet. Click here if you need help creating an account.
Step-By-Step Walk Through the Mass
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SCHEDULES
Regular Masses
Saturday ~ 5:30 pm
Sunday ~ 9:00 am and 11:30 am
Beginning the weekend of January 4 & 5, 2025
Weekdays:
Monday through Friday:
12:00 PM
First Saturday Mass
12:05 PM in the Church
Holy Days
(Except Christmas and Easter): 8:00 AM, 12:05 PM, 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Experience God’s Mercy. Celebrate the Grace-Filled Sacrament of Reconciliation
Contact Us
Parish Center (Monday through Thursday 10 am till 4pm. Closed on Fridays)
Tel: 201-641-2988
Fax: 201-322-0172
Rectory (By appointment only):
201-641-2988
Religious Education (Sunday to Thursday):
201-641-3937
New in the Area?
If you are new in the area, why not join our ever-growing Parish family. Stop by the Parish Center any weekday and register. Click on this link to download the form or call us at 201-641-2988
POSTER BOARD
January, a Month Dedicated to the Name of Jesus
Traditionally, the entire month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. The 8 days after Christmas signify the date of the Circumcision of Jesus. On that day Jesus was given His name as foretold by the angel. The Feast of the Holy Name of JESUS is celebrated as a Memorial on January 3.
The circumcision of Jesus is mentioned in the bible during the life of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke chapter 2, which says:
"And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, his name was called Jesus, the name called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. "
Bible Verses Showing the Power of the Holy Name: Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
Philippians 2:9-11 - Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues.
John 14:14 - If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
The monogram signifying the Holy Name of Jesus consists of the three letters: IHS.
Reflection
Jesus died and rose for the sake of all people. No one can trademark or copyright Jesus’ name. Jesus is the Son of God and son of Mary. Everything that exists was created in and through the Son of God (see Colossians 1:15-20). The name of Jesus is debased if any Christian uses it as justification for berating non-Christians. Jesus reminds us that because we are all related to him we are, therefore, all related to one another.
Adorable Name of Jesus
JESUS! O Name of Jesus! Sweet Name! Delightful Name! Consoling Name! For what else is Jesus than Savior! Therefore, O Jesus, for Thy sweet Name's sake, be to me a Jesus, and save me. Suffer me not to be eternally lost. O good Jesus! Let not my iniquities destroy me, whom Thy bounty made. O, sweet Jesus! Recognize in me what is Thine, and efface all that is not Thine. O, sweet Jesus! Show mercy now in the time of mercy, and condemn me not in the day of justice. What profit to Thy Precious Blood, or what honor will my destruction give Thy Holy Name, O Jesus!" The dead shall not praise Thee, O Lord Jesus! Nor all they that go down to Hell."
Most amiable Jesus! Most meek, most loving Jesus! O Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Admit me to the number of Thy elect.
O Jesus, salvation of those who believe in Thee! Comfort of those who fly to Thee! O Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary! Give me grace, wisdom, charity, purity, and humility, that I may love Thee perfectly, praise Thee, enjoy Thee, serve Thee, and be glorified in Thee, with all those who call upon Thy Name, Thy Holy Name, Thy Sweet Name Jesus. Amen.
The Glorification of the Name of Jesus , Antoon Sallaert (1630) / Public Domain
Prayer for the New Year
O SACRED AND ADORABLE TRINITY, hear our prayers on behalf of our Holy Father, the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during the coming year, the whole Catholic Church; nonbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that they may return to Thy friendship; give
prosperity to our country and peace among the nations of the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon our enemies, if we have any; assist the poor and the sick; have pity on the souls of those whom this year has taken from us; and do Thou be merciful to those who during the coming year will be summoned before Thy judgment seat. May all our actions be preceded by Thy inspirations and carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, having been begun in Thee, may likewise be ended through Thee. Amen.
