St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish

Join us at the Parish Center Chapel this week: Mass & Simple Adoration, Noon-1:30PM, Mon-Thurs. Wednesday @ 5PM for Confessions. Adoration @ 6-8PM

Bulletin

Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities

Click here for a list of upcoming opportunities and parish events.

One Parish ~ Two Locations

Our Locations:

Church: our historic church is located at 208 S. Fourth Street in Oakland.
Parish Center: located next to our Church in Oakland (Parish Office, Chapel, and classrooms: lower level; Hall, upper level - events)
- Note: The Parish Office is closed Friday-Sunday, and holidays.
- Note: Kindly call 301-334-2202 to confirm weekday Mass schedules.
St. Peter at the Lake (Center): located at 1140 Mosser Road in McHenry.

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Saturday, April 26: Parish Yard Sale, 8 a.m., to 3 p.m., Parish Center Hall. Details here.
Saturday, April 26 (every Saturday) Rosary at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m., before the 4 p.m. Mass. *Beginning at 3 p.m., Confessions will be available BEFORE MASS today - only.
Sunday, April 27: (Every Sunday) Rosary at 8:30 before the 9 a.m. Mass at the Church in Oakland. *Beginning at 8 a.m., Confessions will be available BEFORE MASS today - only.
Monday, April 28: Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Monday, April 28: Icon Class – registered students, 5-8 p.m. Parish Center Hall in Oakland through June 9, 2025. No Class on Memorial Day.
Tuesday, April 29: (every Tuesday) Mass* at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Wednesday, April 30: (every Wednesday) Mass* at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Thursday, May 1: Mass of Christian Burial – Rudolf "Rudi" Bothe, 10 a.m., at the Church. All are welcome.
Thursday, May 1: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Friday, May 2: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, May 3: Celebration of Life – Brother Art Wolf – Mass at Noon in the Church followed by reception (by RSVP April 1) at the Parish Center Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, May 3: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sunday, May 4: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, May 5: Icon Class – registered students, 5-8 p.m. Parish Center Hall in Oakland through June 9, 2025. No Class on Memorial Day.
Monday, May 5: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Tuesday, May 6: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 7: (every Wednesday) Mass* at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 7: *Confession at 5 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., all at the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Thursday, May 8: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Friday, May 9: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, May 10: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sunday, May 11: (every Sunday) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church in Oakland. Happy and well-blessed Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 12: Book Study Group, 10:30 a.m., Parish Center Classroom
Monday, May 12: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Monday, May 12: (every second Monday) Community Supper, 4-6 p.m., Parish Center Hall. All are welcome!
Monday, May 12: Icon Class – registered students, 5-8 p.m. Alternate location today – classroom - in Oakland through June 9, 2025. No Class on Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 13: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 14: *Communion Service today at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 14: *Confessions at 5 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., in the Parish Center Chapel.
Thursday, May 15: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Friday, May 16: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, May 17: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sunday, May 18: (every Sunday) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church in Oakland. First Holy Communion and Desserts Reception. All are invited to join us!
Monday, May 19: Book Study 10 a.m. at the Parish Center Classrooms. Final Class.
Monday, May 19: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Monday, May 19: Icon Class – registered students, 5-8 p.m. Parish Center Hall in Oakland through June 9, 2025. No Class on Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 20: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 21: (every third Wednesday) Bereavement Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Parish Center Yellow Classroom
Wednesday, May 21: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Wednesday, May 21: *Confession at 5 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., all at the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Thursday, May 22: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Friday, May 23: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, May 24: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sunday, May 25: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. before the 9 a.m. Mass. (Summer Schedule Begins)
Sunday, May 25: (Summer schedule begins; additional Mass in McHenry through Labor Day Weekend): Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day – Parish Office and Chapel Closed. No Mass Today.
Tuesday, May 27: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Wednesday, May 28: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Center Chapel.
Wednesday, May 28: *Confession at 5 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7:50 p.m., all at the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland.
Thursday, May 29: The Ascension of The Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) - Mass times and locations to be determined. Kindly check back or call the office.
Friday, May 30: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, May 31: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon

Save the Dates

Monday, (June 2 and 9): Icon Class – registered students, 5-8 p.m. Parish Center Hall in Oakland.

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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 at noon and Simple Adoration from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Parish Center Chapel in Oakland. With the exception of holidays and the office is closed, if a priest is not present Monday-Thursday, a Communion Service will be held.
Every first Sunday: Monthly Sunday Adoration, Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass (10 a.m. -11a.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)

For other recurring events, please see our bulletins.

St. Peter at the
Lake Center

1140 Mosser Rd., McHenry, MD 21541 (view map)

Weekend Mass: Saturday,
4PM (year-round) with Confessions after Mass

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 with Confessions after Mass Labor Day - Friday before Memorial Day

INDOOR SEATING*
(*Additional indoor overflow space available.)

Click here for this week's bulletin

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 (2/28/25)

Discover Your Calling: The Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Vocations is hosting several opportunities for young men and women to encounter Jesus and discover how He is calling them to serve Him and the Church. Learn more here and invite others.
2025 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries: As Disciples of Christ, we are called to share God’s love and mercy with others - especially those in need. When we embrace God’s mission with joy and by working together in humility and kindness, we are better able to make lasting and meaningful impacts to those we serve. Working with Catholic Ministries, our outreach is enhanced in our local community and throughout the state. To help us continue our mission-driven progress in serving others in need, please visit archbalt.org/mygift and select St. Peter-Oakland.
NOTE: Weather-related closures: Our Parish Office and Chapel will be closed when Garrett County Schools are closed due to inclement weather. Thank you for your kind understanding. Please feel free to email the office at info@garrettstpeter.com during our weather-related closures. Register to receive our weekly emails by filling out this Stay Connected form.
Celebrate this 2025 Jubilee Year as Pilgrims of Hope and Mission! Join opportunities throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and check back for opportunities at St. Peter the Apostle this year! Resources for the National Eucharistic Revival Parish Year of Mission 2024-2025 are combined with resources for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Learn more and access resources for Adoration, discernment, healing and more here.

Worship with Us - Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, Reconciliation (3/15/25)

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 Saturday after the 4 p.m. Mass in the Lake Center (Confessional) in McHenry.
Each Sunday (Labor Day until Memorial Day Weekend) after the 9 a.m. Mass in the Church (Confessional) in Oakland.
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 (or next door at the Church) 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!

Celebrating Mass at Home: Click here for an Archdiocesan Guide to Celebrating Mass at Home.

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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) *NOTE - Weather-related closures: Our Parish Office will be closed when Garrett County Schools are closed. Please feel free to email the office at info@garrettstpeter.com during our weather-related closures.

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

Mr. Bill Meagher