About Our Lady of the Ozarks · Forsyth, Missouri
Our Lady of the Ozarks is a welcoming Catholic parish in Forsyth, Missouri, serving the lakeside communities of the Ozarks with the motto "Serving with the love of Jesus through Mary and Joseph." Rooted in Tradition, Communion, and Mission, the parish gathers a small but active faith family around the Eucharist, Eucharistic adoration, and parish outreach. Its close ties to nearby Our Lady of the Lake in Branson reflect both shared clergy and a shared legacy that began with summertime "Mass Boat" crossings on Table Rock Lake.
- Established
- 1981
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Ozarks (Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Fr. John ('J') F. Friedel
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Why belong here
A small, friendly parish with deep roots in the Ozarks, strong Eucharistic devotion through weekly adoration, and an active Knights of Columbus presence.
Mass times at Our Lady of the Ozarks
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday after Mass by request
- Sunday 30 minutes before Mass
Adoration times
- Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament)
Our Mission
Serving with the love of Jesus through Mary and Joseph. We are called to walk with Christ, serving with joy, love and mercy, bringing our talents, shortcomings, histories, and hopes together in shared faith.
History & Heritage
From a lakeside 'Mass Boat' in the 1950s to a permanent parish home completed in 2002, Our Lady of the Ozarks reflects the growth of Catholic life in the Missouri Ozarks.
- Early 1950s: Weekend Masses served by Paulist Fathers and Springfield priests
- Mass Boat ferried vacationers from Rockaway Beach to Branson
- 1963: Empty store in Forsyth prepared for Mass
- 1964: Abandoned feed store purchased and converted into church
- 1976: Church remodeled and enlarged with kitchen and hall
- 1981: Forsyth designated a parish
- 2002: Present church and Marian hall completed at 951 Swan Valley Drive
- 2004: Returned to care of Our Lady of the Lake pastor due to clergy shortage
Mass & Sacramental Schedule
Weekend and weekday Masses, regular confession, and extended Eucharistic exposition are offered each week.
- Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM
- Wednesday Mass: 9:00 AM
- Friday Mass: 9:00 AM
- Confession: Wednesday after Mass by request; Sunday 30 minutes before Mass
- Eucharistic Exposition: Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Parish Life & Ministries
Volunteers and a small staff support parish operations, liturgy, fellowship, and outreach.
- Knights of Columbus Council 7680
- Knights of Columbus Sunday Breakfast (2nd Sunday, September-May)
- Music Ministry
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Parish Office, Finance, and Pastoral Support
- Faith Formation activities