St. Simon Stock Parish - Berlin

10/07/2026

Parish Ministry Weekend - October 10-11, 2026. Everyone is welcome!

Saint Simon Stock is a welcoming Catholic community. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Word, Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is the center of parish life. Through our Baptismal call, we generously share our time, talent, and treasure.

10/03/2026

2026 Blessing of the Animals

09/11/2026

2026 Fall Harvest Festival

05/24/2026

"The One who ascended is the One who remains – and so the Ascension is not a story about Jesus leaving us behind. It is about Him lifting us up, sending us forward and holding us close."

Recalling the recent feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Father Michael A. de Leon, AM, pastor of St. Simon Stock Parish - Berlin, shares a recent time in his life, when Jesus' ascension spoke personally to him.

Read it now: https://catholicstarherald.org/the-ascension-like-death-not-a-departure-but-a-lifting/

01/24/2026

Dear parishioners,

With the severe winter storm expected to begin Saturday evening, we want to keep everyone safe. Out of care for our parish family and all who travel to church, the 8:00 AM Mass this Sunday is canceled.

We are continuing to monitor the forecast and road conditions. An update regarding the 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Masses will be shared as soon as possible.

Please stay safe, check in on neighbors who may need assistance, and let us hold one another in prayer.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. Saint Simon Stock, pray for us.

01/24/2026

WEATHER UPDATE FOR SUNDAY, JANAURY 25, 2026
Dear families and friends of Saint Simon Stock Parish,

With the severe winter storm expected to begin tonight, Saturday evening, we want to keep everyone safe. Out of care for our parish family and all who travel to church, the 8:00 AM Mass this Sunday is canceled.

We are continuing to monitor the forecast and road conditions. An update regarding the 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Masses will be shared as soon as possible.

Please stay safe, check in on neighbors who may need assistance, and let us hold one another in prayer.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. Saint Simon Stock, pray for us.

12/16/2025

Join us this evening for the Advent Penance Service

Saint Simon Stock Parish,
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Berlin, New Jersey

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM

08/13/2025

Remember that Friday, August 15th, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- a holy day of Obligation. Come celebrate with us!

07/24/2025

Members of the Seven Sisters Apostolate take a photo with Bishop Joseph A. Williams and the priests of their parish,

07/06/2025

"As we nourish our bodies and minds during our time away, let’s also nurture our souls."

Father Michael de Leon, AM, Pastor of St. Simon Stock Parish - Berlin, writes on the importance of reflecting on vocation, while enjoying vacation.

Read his column now at https://catholicstarherald.org/this-summer-pray-and-discover-vocation-during-vacation/