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At St. Simon the Apostle, the first thing you notice is the quiet. The church on Green Pond Road sits at the edge of the Pequannock watershed, and the stillness outside carries right through the doors. Reviewers have said the soul feels drawn to goodness and light here, and that is not an accident. It is the result of a congregation that has chosen depth over size.
This is a small parish, and that smallness is the point. People know each other by name. The priest takes time. The liturgy is celebrated with care, not speed. If you have drifted from the faith or are searching for a place that feels like more than a Sunday obligation, this is the kind of community that makes the difference.
Located in Newfoundland, NJ, the parish serves the quiet lake communities and wooded neighborhoods of the West Milford and Oak Ridge area. The 5.0-star rating across all reviews is not a marketing number. It is what happens when a congregation genuinely looks after its own.
St. Simon the Apostle celebrates the full sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Church. Weekly Mass anchors the community, with the liturgy offered reverently and accessibly for longtime parishioners and those returning after years away. The Sacraments of Initiation, including Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation, are prepared with personal attention rather than assembly-line programs.
The parish also provides pastoral care, confession, the Anointing of the Sick, and spiritual guidance through the pastor. Marriage preparation is available for couples called to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony here. Faith formation for children and adults grounds the community in Catholic teaching without losing the warmth that defines this congregation.
Beyond the sacraments, the parish hosts community gatherings that deepen the bonds already evident among its members. New parishioners are welcomed personally, not handed a pamphlet. If you are looking for a place to belong in the Catholic faith, the door on Green Pond Road is open.
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“Nice small congregation, and the priest is very caring.”
— Paula Hanright
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Mass times are listed on the parish website at stsimonapostle.org. Because schedules can shift seasonally or around holy days, checking the site directly before your visit is the best way to confirm current times.
Absolutely. The small, close-knit nature of the congregation makes it one of the more approachable parishes for returning Catholics. The pastor is described by parishioners as caring and accessible, and there is no pressure or judgment for those finding their way back.
St. Simon the Apostle is at 1010 Green Pond Road in Newfoundland, NJ 07435, in the Newfoundland section of West Milford Township in Passaic County. It is easily accessible from the Green Pond Road corridor serving the surrounding lake communities.
Contact the parish directly through the website at stsimonapostle.org to speak with the pastor or parish office. Sacramental preparation is handled personally, so reaching out early gives families the best experience.
Yes. The small community size means children are known and welcomed, not lost in a crowd. Faith formation programs are available, and the intimate setting helps young people connect meaningfully with the faith rather than experience it as an anonymous obligation.
Yes. Confession is available at scheduled times before Mass and by appointment with the pastor. The parish's emphasis on personal pastoral care makes this a comfortable setting for those who may feel nervous about approaching the sacrament.
St. Simon the Apostle is a Roman Catholic parish within the Diocese of Paterson, which serves Passaic, Morris, and Sussex counties in northern New Jersey.
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