Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities
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Our Locations:
Church = Oakland
Parish Hall = Oakland (Parish Office, Chapel, and classrooms: lower level; upper level - events)
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.
Wednesday, April 24: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, April 24: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 750 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel
Friday, April 26: (every Friday) Rosary: 3 p.m., 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.
Monday, April 29: Bible Study, 10-11:30 a.m., Parish Hall Classrooms.
Monday, April 29: Icon Class, 5-8 p.m.,Parish Hall.
Monday, April 29: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel. Divine Chaplet immediately after Mass.*
Tuesday, April 30: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall (coffee & donuts at 8:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, April 30: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, May 1: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, May 1: (every first Wednesday) Sacrament of Reconciliation, 4:30 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, May 1: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 750 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel.
Friday, May 3: (every Friday) Rosary: 3 p.m., Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Friday, May 3: Private event, 4-7 p.m., Church.
Saturday, May 4: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Saturday, May 4: Private event, Church, noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 5: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.. May Crowning of Mary during Mass.
Sunday, May 5: (every first Sunday) Eucharistic Adoration after the 9 a.m. Mass at the Church (Oakland).
Sunday, May 5: Private event, noon, at the Church - Pending.
Sunday, May 6: Bible Study, 10-11:30 a.m., Parish Hall Classrooms.
Monday, May 6: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel. Divine Chaplet immediately after Mass.*
Monday, May 6: Icon Class, 5-8 p.m.,Parish Hall.
Tuesday, May 7: Knights of Columbus Breakfast Café. 9 am. in the Parish Hall (coffee & donuts at 8:30 a.m.). Final event until fall 2024.
Tuesday, May 7: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, May 8: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, May 8: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel
Friday, May 10: (every Friday) Rosary: 3 p.m., Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, May 11: (Lake Center - McHenry) Rosary at 3:30 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Living Rosary at 5 p.m. Weather permitting will be held outdoors (dress warm). This family faith opportunity is hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 1771.
Sunday, May 12: Rosary 8:30 a.m. First Holy Communion during the 9 a.m. Mass at the Church followed by a light reception at Parish Hall.
Monday, May 13: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel. Divine Chaplet immediately after Mass.*
Monday, May 13: Community Supper, 4:30-6:30pm, Parish Hall
Monday, May 13: Final Icon Class, 5-8 p.m. Watch for an announcement for a special location. Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima.
Tuesday, May 14: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, May 14: Private event; 9am-1pm, Parish Hall
Tuesday, May 14: Pastoral Council Meeting, 4 pm, Parish Hall
Wednesday, May 15: Ammann Funeral, 3pm at the Church. No Noon Mass at the Parish Hall Chapel today.
Wednesday, May 15: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel.
Friday, May 17: Saints Alive, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; prior reservations required.
Friday, May 17: Rosary: 3 p.m., Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, May 18: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, May 19: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church. Coffee and donuts hosted by the Knights of Columbus at the Parish Hall.
Monday, May 20: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Tuesday, May 21: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, May 22: Thorn Funeral, 4 pm at the Church. No Noon Mass at the Parish Hall Chapel.
Wednesday, May 22: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel.
Friday, May 24: (every Friday) Rosary: 3 p.m., Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Saturday, May 25: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass.
Sunday, May 26: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church..
Sunday, May 26 (every Sunday through Labor Day Weekend) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 10:30 a.m., before the 11 a.m. Mass
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day - Parish Office and Chapel Closed
Tuesday, May 28: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
Wednesday, May 29: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.*
May 29: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., Parish Hall Chapel.
Friday, May 31: (every Friday) Rosary: 3 p.m., Parish Hall main entrance or inside.
Save the Date(s):
Sunday, June 30: Father Tom's Farewell Gathering
* = 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
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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.
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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!
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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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