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
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday Night in the church during Lent 7PM
Good Friday ~ 12 Noon
Lenten Regulations
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Anniversary Mass
Anniversary Mass for all couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or 60+ anniversary will be celebrated by Cardinal Tobin on Sunday May 3rd at 3PM at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Please note there will only be one mass for all anniversaries.
CLICK HERE to download the registration form or CLICK HERE to go to the Archdiocese website. Deadline for registrations is April 14.
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.
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 11:30 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!
2025 Archdiocese of Newark Annual Appeal
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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:
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
Mass Schedule
Saturday ~ 5:30 pm
Sunday ~ 9:00 am and 11:30 am
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
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for March
For Disarmament and Peace
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament,
and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
POSTER BOARD
The Month of March is Dedicated to St. Joseph
Here are 10 Amazing Facts About St. Joseph to SHARE that You Might not Know!
1. March 19 is known as St Joseph Day, or the Solemnity of St. Joseph (if celebrated in Lent you can break the Fast)
2. In Europe the people dedicate an altar to him, also known as “St. Joseph’s Table” or “la tavola di San Giuseppe.” People decorate it with flowers, candles, wine and “lucky” foods.
3. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the Apocryphal Date for Joseph's birth is 90 BC in Bethlehem and the Apocryphal Date of his death is July 20, AD 18 in Nazareth.
4. The Church celebrates two feast days uniquely for Saint Joseph: March 19 for Joseph the Husband of Mary and May 1 for Joseph the Worker. In 1955 Pope Pius XII established the Feast of "St. Joseph the Worker" . This is also May Day (International Workers' Day) since he is the patron of workers.
5. Joseph has no recorded words in Scripture
6. Veneration of St. Joseph goes back at least to the 9th century An early title used to honor him was nutritor Domini, meaning “guardian of the Lord.”
7. He is the patron of the Universal Church, a happy death, families, unborn, fathers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, craftsmen, engineers, and workers. He’s also the patron of the Sicily, Americas, Canada, China, Croatia, Mexico, Korea, Austria, Belgium, Peru, the Philippines and Vietnam.
8. Josephology sub-disciplines of theology, in the 20th century did some people start to gather the Church’s insights about him. In the 1950s, three centers dedicated to the study of St. Joseph.
9. It’s tradition to wear red on St. Joseph’s Day.
10. He is mentioned in the Canon of the Mass “St. Joseph was chosen among all men, to be the protector and guardian of the Virgin Mother of God; the defender and foster-father of the Infant-God, and the only co-operator upon earth, the one confidant of the secret of God in the work of the redemption of mankind.” -- St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Did You Know 2026 Marks 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis of Assisi?
When Catholics hear references to a Jubilee of St. Francis, it can sound as though the Church has declared a special jubilee year similar to a Holy Year. In reality, what is being celebrated is a series of major Franciscan centenaries marking 800 years since defining moments in the saint’s life.
These commemorations are promoted by the Franciscan family with the support of the Holy See and invite the faithful to return to the heart of Franciscan spirituality. They are rooted in the biblical understanding of jubilee as a time of conversion, mercy, and renewed fidelity to God, as described in Leviticus 25.
The years from 2023 through 2026 mark four pivotal events. The approval of the Franciscan Rule in 1223 revealed Francis’ radical trust in the Gospel. The Greccio Nativity of 1223 showed his desire to make the mystery of the Incarnation tangible for ordinary people. The Canticle of the Creatures, composed near the end of his life, expressed his praise of God even amid suffering. Finally, the year 2026 marks 800 years since his death in 1226, known as the Transitus of St. Francis.
While these are not papal Jubilee Years in the technical sense, the Church encourages the faithful to engage spiritually through prayer, the sacraments, and pilgrimage. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that indulgences and special graces are meant to foster conversion and charity, never to replace interior repentance (CCC 1471–1479).
St. Francis did not seek recognition or celebration. His life was shaped by obedience to Christ, love for the poor, reverence for creation, and joyful trust in God. These centenary years invite Catholics to examine their own lives in light of that same Gospel simplicity.
Even outside a formal jubilee, Francis’ call remains urgent. Rebuild my Church begins not with structures, but with hearts willing to live mercy, humility, and peace.
