Our Lady of the Lake Parish, located in rural/suburban Sparta, in the midst of lakes and mountains in northern New Jersey, is a faith community of approximately 2500 registered families, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson.
Our Parish Mission Statement Our Lady of the Lake is a Roman Catholic Community founded in tradition and based on our faith in Jesus Christ. With the help of the Holy Spirit we share the message of God's love with all. Through our ministries and school, we strive to address spiritual, social and educational needs. We are nourished by the Eucharist, enlightened by the Word, and guided by our devotion to Mary, Our Lady of the Lake.
Please feel free to visit the pages of our Parish Web Site, learn about who we are as a community of faith and the services which our parish provides. If you are thinking about moving into the Sparta area, we cordially invite you to make Our Lady of the Lake your parish home. We look forward to meeting new members of our faith community. If you would like to register please contact the rectory or speak to one of the priests after masses. We look forward to welcoming you.
Come celebrate with us the presence and action of Christ in our midst.
The Eucharist - source and summit of all life:
Sunday Masses which includes the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening at 5:30pm are celebrated on Sunday at 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am, Noon, and 6:30pm. Weekday Masses are celebrated at 6:40am (except Thurs & Fri), and 8:30am in the Church.
To date $1,891,318,307 has been pledged by 360 donors (125 school parents, 170 parishioners, 12 friends/organizations/special events).. Many sacrificial gifts have been made in order for us to reach this milestone. CLICK HERE to view our current list of donors.