Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities
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Our Locations:
Church = Oakland
Parish Hall = Oakland (Parish Office, Chapel, and classrooms: lower level; dining: upper level)
Note: The Parish Office is closed Friday-Sunday, and major holidays.
Lake Center = McHenry
Note: Events that are marked in gold in this list are clickable for additional details. Complete details can be found in our current bulletin. Please see our note about recurring events and weather-related cancellations following this list of activities and worship opportunities.
Friday, March 15: "Devotions and Dinner" Rosary at 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., in the Church (Oakland).§Join us each Friday during Lent through March 22 . Each devotion will include an opening prayer and solemn blessing by Deacon Jon Hess. Lenten Fish Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall, upper level. Takeout available beginning at 4:00 p.m. Free parking. Join us each Friday through March 22.
Saturday, March 16: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, March 17: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
March 18: Deadline to register for Our Lady of Fatima Icon Class. Learn more here and join us Mondays, April 1 - May 6 (No class on April 8).
Monday, March 18: (Every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, March 19: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, March 19: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, March 19: Choir Practice, 5 pm in the Church. New Members are welcome!
Wednesday, March 20: Bereavement Support Group, 10:30am, Classroom
Wednesday, March 20: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration from 6-8 p.m., in the Parish Hall Chapel (Rosary 7:30 p.m. *Benediction 7:50 p.m.).
Friday, March 22: Final Devotions and Dinner: Rosary at 3 p.m., and Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., in the Church (Oakland). Lenten Fish Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall, upper level. Takeout available beginning at 4:00 p.m. Free parking. Thank you for your patronage throughout Lent.
March 23 - Palm Sunday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m., Blessing and Receiving of the Palms, Lake Center
March 24 - Palm Sunday Mass, 9 a.m., Blessing and Receiving of the Palms, Church
Monday, March 25: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel
Tuesday, March 26: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, March 26: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel
Tuesday, March 26: Choir Practice, 5 pm in the Church. New Members are welcome!
Wednesday, March 27: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall
Thursday, March 28: Holy Thursday Mass, 7 p.m., The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Church
Friday, March 29; Good Friday, 7 p.m., The Passion of the Lord and Veneration of the Cross, Church
Saturday, March 30: The Great Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m., Church
Sunday, March 31: Easter Sunday Mass, 9 a.m., Church March 31: Easter Egg Hunt, Parish Hall (See below)
Sunday, March 31: Easter Egg Hunt, Parish Hall (See our bulletin)
Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday Mass, 11 a.m., Lake Center
Sunday March 31: Annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10:30 a.m. (shortly after the 9 a.m. Mass) in Parish Hall
Monday, April 1: Parish Office and Chapel Closed.
Monday, April 1: Icon Class, Parish Hall, 5-8 pm.(No Class April 8)
Tuesday, April 2: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 2: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, April 2: Choir Practice, 5 pm in the Church. New Members are welcome!
Wednesday, April 3: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, April 3: (every first Wednesday) Sacrament of Reconciliation; 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 5: Rosary: 3pm, Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, April 6: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, April 7: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Sunday, April 7: Eucharistic Adoration 10 am., Church
Monday, April 8: Bible Study, 10-11:30am, Parish Hall Classrooms
Monday, April 8: (Every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel
Monday, April 8: Community Supper, 4:30-6:30pm, Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 9: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 9: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, April 9: Choir Practice, 5 pm in the Church. New Members are welcome!
Friday, April 12: Rosary: 3pm, Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, April 13: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, April 14: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Monday, April 15: Bible Study10-11:30am, Parish Hall Classrooms
Monday, April 15: (Every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel
Monday, April 15: Icon Class, Parish Hall, 5-8 pm.
Tuesday, April 16: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 16: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, April 17: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, April 17: (third Wednesday) Bereavement Support Group, 10:30am, Classrooms
Friday, April 19: Rosary: 3pm, Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, April 20: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, April 21: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Monday, April 22: Bible Study10-11:30am, Parish Hall Classrooms
Monday, April 22: (Every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel
Monday, April 22: Icon Class, Parish Hall, 5-8 pm.
Tuesday, April 23: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 23: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, April 24: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Friday, April 26: Rosary: 3pm, Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, April 27: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, April 28: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Save the Dates:
Saturday, May 11: Living Rosary, 5 pm., Lake Center
Sunday, May 12: First Holy Communion, 9 am, Church (New Date)
Monday, May 13: Final Icon Class, Parish Hall, 5-8 pm. Watch for an announcement for a special location. Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima.
Friday, May 17: Saints Alive, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; reservations
* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon
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Monthly recurring events...
Note: holidays and severe weather may affect recurring events. Please check the schedule above, and join our contact list to "Stay Connected" here. Thank you. Bless You.
Every first Sunday - Monthly Sunday Adoration, Immediately after the 9AM Mass: 10:15AM-11:30AM in the Church, Oakland
Every first Wednesday - Reconciliation, 4:30PM in the Chapel
Every second Monday - Community Supper, 4:30PM - 6:30PM, Parish Hall
Every third Wednesday - Bereavement Support Group Meeting, 10:30AM in the Parish Hall, Lower Level (unless listed otherwise above)
Weekend Mass: Saturday, 4PM
St. Peter at the Lake Center
1140 Mosser Rd., McHenry, MD 21541
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INDOOR - OUTDOOR SEATING
(Outdoor seating = weather permitting)
One Parish ~ Two Locations
301-334-2202
Click here for this week's bulletin
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Week Day Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Noon
in the Parish Center Chapel
(Lower level, across from our historic Church in Oakland)
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Free parking available at both locations.
Low-gluten hosts available at all Masses.
Weekend Mass: Sunday, 9AM
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
208 S. 4th St., Oakland, MD 21550
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INDOOR SEATING*
(*Additional indoor overflow space available as needed.)
Reflecting on Last Week - 10 March 2024:
Looking Ahead to Next Week - 17 March 2024:
Papal Intentions...
Papal intention for March 2024: For the new martyrs
We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.
Papal intentions for 2024: Click here.
Let God Grace Your Life at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish!
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Click the "Worship with Us" tab (below) for a complete listing of all Masses, Reconciliation, and Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist with the Holy Rosary and Benediction.
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29 September 2023: Information from the Archdiocese about its decision to file for Chapter 11 Reorganization and FAQs
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Worship with Us - Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration (11/19/23)
Weekend Masses:
> Saturday, 4 p.m. at the Lake Center, McHenry
> Sunday, 9 a.m. at the Church, OaklandDaily Mass:
> Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Noon in the Parish Center Chapel in OaklandReconciliation:
> First Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel in Oakland
> By appointment - call the office (301-334-2202)Adoration, Rosary & Benediction:
> Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel in Oakland. Rosary at 7:30 p.m., Benediction at 7:50 p.m. (when a Priest or Deacon is available)First Sunday Eucharistic Adoration (every first Sunday of the month) immediately following Mass at the Church (Oakland), 10:15-11:30 a.m. Come spend quiet time with our Lord!
Follow this link for our Lent and Holy Week Schedule and join us!
Parish Information
Church Office: 301-334-2202
Church Fax: 301-334-9006
Church and Office Address: 208 S. 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Lake Center Address: 1140 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00AM-4:00PM (closed on Fridays)
Website: www.GarrettStPeter.com
General inquiries: Info@GarrettStPeter.com
Contact the Parish Council: Contact-Council@GarrettStPeter.com
Bills, Invoices, Statements, and Receipts: Billing@GarrettStPeter.com
> If sending by mail, please send to "Attn: Business Manager"
Parish Corporators - Officers of the Parish: Mrs. Carol Gregg and Mr. Bill Meagher
Parish Staff Listing & Contact Information
Father Tom Gills - Pastor (Pastor@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Deacon (Deacon@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Business Manager/Finance/HR (BusinessManager@GarrettStPeter.com)
Brother Art Wolf - Pastoral Assistant
Sheila Saab - Office Manager/Secretary (Secretary@GarrettStPeter.com, ext. 4)
Mrs. Diane Wolfe - Receptionist (Receptionist@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Director of Religious Education (ReligiousEd@GarrettStPeter.com, ext. 6)
Mr. Neil Krebs - Music Director (Music@GarrettStPeter.com)
Mrs. Wendy Cardiff - Religious Articles Shop (RAShop@GarrettStPeter.com)
Maria Hines - Sacristan
Mr. Fred Gregg & Mr. Bill Ewing - Head Ushers
Barbara Myers and Patti Price - Lake Center Sacristans
Dave McKenzie - Maintenance
Maria and Robbie - Housekeeping
Beth Hart - Information Technology (IT@GarrettStPeter.com)
Parish Council: Contact-Council@GarrettStPeter.com
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