Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities
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One Parish ~ Two Locations
Our Locations:
Church - is located in Oakland
Parish Center - is located in Oakland (Parish Office, Chapel, and classrooms: lower level; Hall, upper level - events)
Note: The Parish Office is closed Friday-Sunday, and major holidays.
Note: Kindly call 301-334-2202 to confirm weekday Mass schedules.
Lake Center - is located in 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. Please call the office or check back often for updates.
Sunday, Nov. 17: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Sunday, Nov. 17: Ravens v. Steelers - Potluck Tailgate at noon, Parish Center Hall. Please see our bulletin or contact the office for details. Follow us @stpeteroakland
Monday, Nov. 18: Katherine Mance Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in the Church,
Monday, Nov. 18: (every Monday) Mass* at noon (No Eucharistic Adoration today) in the Parish Center Chapel.
Tuesday, Nov. 19: (every Tuesday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Wednesday, Nov. 20: (every Wednesday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Wednesday, Nov 20: (every Wednesday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel. Sacrament of Reconciliation at 5 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., Parish Center Chapel.
Thursday, Nov. 21: (every Thursday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Friday, Nov. 22: (every Friday) Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall - upper level.
Saturday, Nov. 23: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass. Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Sunday, Nov. 24: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30 a.m., before the 9 a.m., Mass at the Church.
Sunday, Nov. 24: Living Rosary with the Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary. 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Center Hall. Private event 1p.m. at Parish Center Hall.
Monday, Nov. 25: (every Monday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel. Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Tuesday, Nov. 26: (every Tuesday) Mass* at noon and simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel. Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Wednesday, Nov, 27: Thanksgiving Mass, Noon at the Church. Parish Office and Chapel Closed.
Wednesday, Nov, 27: Funeral Mass for Peggy Carr, 2 p.m., in the Church.
Thursday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Parish Office and Chapel Closed. Blessings to you and your families! Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Friday, Nov. 29: (every Friday) Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall - upper level. Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, Nov. 30: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass. Private event at Parish Center Hall.
Sunday, December 1: First Day of Advent. Mass of Installation for Father Bill Keown as our Pastor, 9 a.m. at the Church followed by Annual Parish Brunch at the Parish Center Hall. RSVP required by Nov. 22 for the brunch. 200 seating capacity. Call 301-334-2202 to RSVP. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Eucharistic Adoration after Mass today.
Save the Dates
Monday, December 9: Holy Day of Obligation - The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Noon Mass and Simple Adoration in the Church (no Mass in the Chapel today) in Oakland.
Tuesday, December 10: Funeral Mass for Joan Schultz in the Church.
Sunday, December 22: Youth liturgical ministry participation during the 9 a.m. Mass followed by a Christmas Performance in the Church, Oakland.
Christmas 2024 Masses: Tuesday, Christmas Eve, 4 p.m., Lake Center (McHenry); Tuesday, Christmas Eve, 6:30 p.m., Church (Oakland), and Wednesday, Christmas Day, 10 a.m., Church.
Tuesday, December 31: Vigil Mass - Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God, 4 p.m., Lake Center (McHenry)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Mass - Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God, 10 a.m., Church (Oakland). Happy and well-blessed New Year!
Sunday, January 12: Instructional Mass, 10:30 a.m., Church (Oakland)
* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon
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Weekly and 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.
Weekend Year-round Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. at St. Peter at the Lake in McHenry, and Sunday at 9 a.m. at St, Peter the Apostle Church in Oakland. The Holy Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before these Masses.
Weekday Masses: Monday - Thursday, noon and Simple Adoration from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Every first Sunday: Monthly Sunday Adoration, Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Church, Oakland.
Every second Monday: Community Supper, 4 - 6PM, Parish Center Hall in Oakland
Every third Wednesday: Bereavement Support Group Meeting, 10:30AM in the Parish Hall, Lower Level (unless listed otherwise above)
St. Peter at the
Lake Center
1140 Mosser Rd., McHenry, MD 21541 (view map)
Weekend Mass: Saturday,
4PM (year-round)
INDOOR - OUTDOOR SEATING
(Outdoor seating = weather permitting)
Making plans for your summer 2025 visit? Ask about our Summer Mass Schedule.
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
208 S. 4th St., Oakland, MD 21550 (view map)
Weekend Mass: Sunday, 9AM
INDOOR SEATING*
(*Additional indoor overflow space available.)
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Week Day Masses
In addition to our weekend Masses at our two primary locations, we offer four week-day Masses at noon, Monday-Thursday in our Parish Center Chapel (Lower level, across from our historic Church in Oakland). Please check our bulletins or call the office to confirm week day Masses.
Free parking available at all locations.
Low-gluten hosts available
at all Masses.
Parish Office Phone Number: 301-334-2202
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News and Announcements - Important Parish and Archdiocesan News (09/27/24)
A Message from Archbishop William Lori: "Cherish Life – Vote “no” to Maryland’s Question 1"
All are invited to our inaugural Blue Mass to honor all active-duty and retired First Responders of Garrett County, MD, Sept. 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Oakland. People of all faiths are invited and welcome!!! Learn more here.
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Worship with Us - Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration (09/24/24)
Weekend Masses (Year-round):
Saturday, 4 p.m. at the Lake Center, McHenry
Sunday, 9 a.m. at the Church, Oakland
Please call the office at 301-334-2202 to ask about our summer Mass schedule at the Lake Center
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Noon in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland
Holy Day Masses:
See our "Schedule of Masses, Events, And Activities" at the top of the "Home" page or call 301-334-2202.
Reconciliation:
Each Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m. in the Chapel in Oakland. Appointments are not necessary, but helpful and appreciated.
Other days by appointment - Kindly call the office (301-334-2202) to schedule an appointment
Adoration, Rosary & Benediction:
Monday - Thursday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Simple Adoration) immediately after Mass at noon in the Chapel in Oakland.
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), 10-11 a.m. Come spend quiet time with our Lord!
Parish Information
Church Office: 301-334-2202
Church and Main Office Address: 208 S. Fourth Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Lake Center Address: 1140 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541 (PLEASE NOTE: No Mail or Package Deliveries.)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8AM-4PM (closed Friday)
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
Rev. William L. Keown - Pastor (Father Bill Keown) (Pastor@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - (Deacon@GarrettStPeter.com)
Business Manager
(BusinessManager@GarrettStPeter.com)Director of Religious Education (ReligiousEd@GarrettStPeter.com)
Mrs. Wendy Cardiff - Bookkeeper/HR
Billing@GarrettStPeter.com
Mr. Neil Krebs - Music Director (Music@GarrettStPeter.com)
Sheila Saab - Office Manager/Secretary (Secretary@GarrettStPeter.com)
St. Peter the Apostle Religious Articles Shop (Oakland) (RAShop@GarrettStPeter.com)
Dave McKenzie - Maintenance
Website Assistance (IT@GarrettStPeter.com)
Parish Council: Contact-Council@GarrettStPeter.com