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Welcome to the Parish  Family of

St. Margaret of Cortona

in Little Ferry

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Stations of the Cross during Lent

Stations of the Cross during Lent will be in the Church every Friday night at 7PM

On Good Friday it will be at 12 Noon.

Click here to read the Archdiocese Memo on 2025 Lenten Regulations

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Lenten Penance Service

Tuesday April 8, 7:00 PM in the Church

Not only does it [the Sacrament of Penance] free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."

Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be  forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in his  presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With  absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay

close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28).    ~ from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

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Seder 

 

Sunday April 13 at 3:00PM

in Marnel Hall

Led by Fr. Vic Kennedy

A free will offering only

Please let us know if you are coming by calling 201-641-2988 or email smcortona1912@aol.com

Official Hymn for the 2025 Jubilee Year

Lyrics by Msgr. Pierangelo Sequeri

Music by Maestro Francesco Meneghello

Recording performed by the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC - Peter Latona, Director

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/

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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!

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

2025 Archdiocese of Newark Annual Appeal

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Click here to read the:

2025 Case Statement

2025 Brochure

 

Or click this link to go online Giving - Archdiocese of Newark (rcan.org)

Jersey Catholic

Jersey Catholic is the news site of the Archdiocese of Newark and brings you top news from around the Archdiocese, our Catholic schools throughout the U.S., and the Vatican.

 

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.

Click here to view the podcast in Youtube

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

Click on this link to go the website: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/blog-categories/series-on-the-mass

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 

Click here to download a guide on "How to Go to Confession"

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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

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For April 2025

For the use of the new technologies

Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

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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 

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Dedication to the Holy Spirit and the Holy Eucharist

Last month, we learned about the March devotion to St Joseph. This month we look to April’s dedication: The Holy Spirit and the Holy Eucharist. 


The Holy Spirit and the Holy Eucharist are both at the heart of what being Catholic is all about. We believe in the Holy Spirit and the transformation of bread into the Body of Christ.

 

There are many symbols used to represent the Holy Spirit, but the two most notable are fire and the dove. Fire is cleansing. Where there is fire, something imperfect is destroyed and something new arises. It indicates an intense and powerful energy capable of transforming the soul. The

dove on the other hand, is used repeatedly to signal the touch of the invisible omnipresent God to the visible and limited world. Both fire and dove are powerful symbols. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He bestows upon us sanctifying graces such as wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. And the Holy Spirit bestows charismatic gifts, both ordinary and extraordinary, to individuals as well—most notably when the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost and the disciples of Christ began speaking in tongues.

Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

 

The other dedication this month is to the Holy Eucharist. Through the
transformation of bread and wine, we receive the body and blood of Christ. What a marvel to receive Jesus in this way! The Holy Eucharist is the powerful gift of Jesus before His death, made of unleavened wheat to grant us Jesus in our body, and a reminder of His sacrifice, as well as His presence to worship. No other gift compares!

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Blessed Carlo Acutis is an Italian Catholic teenager known for his love for the Eucharist and
extraordinary path to holiness. He lived from May 3, 1991, to Oct. 12, 2006 and is to be canonized to
Sainthood on April 27, 2025.


Carlo Acutis is unique because he was familiar with modern-day cultural difficulties and opportunities.
His story is considered very relatable, especially among young people. His short life has had a lasting
impact on the Church.


Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to his intercession, making way for him to become a saint!
 

Here are nine things you may not know about Blessed Carlo Acutis:

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