2024 Inaugural Blue Mass

Our heartfelt appreciation to Lieutenant Michael Sigmund and First Sergeant Bradley Williams of the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack and all who joined us for the 2024 Inaugural Blue Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church on September 11. We hope to welcome you and all our brothers and sisters in the public safety profession back again next September!


We love Chuck Nolan for sharing his firefighting memorabilia with us! Thank you, Chuck, all parishioners, Arrowhead Market, Fox’s Pizza Den-Oakland, and Oakland Shop-n-Save for the generous and delicious contributions for our reception. We are grateful for our “Kitchen Angels” for helping us host another welcoming gathering for our guests at #StPeterOakland!


May God abundantly bless all of you for sharing your gifts with us and for your mission-driven participation in our celebration. Let us continue to pray for one another ~ especially all First Responders and Public Safety Officials.


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What is a Blue Mass?

A Blue Mass is celebrated annually for those employed in the public safety industry, which includes police officers, firefighters, corrections officers and paramedics. The name comes from the traditional uniform color associated with law enforcement.


Today, we recognize, honor and wish to extend blessings upon all active-duty and retired first responders and their families, and remember all those who served and have gone before us. Please plan to join us and invite your family, colleagues and friends. 


To assist with our Mass and reception planning needs, kindly let us know how many people will be joining us from your office or household by calling the office at 301-334-2202 or sending an email to info@garrettstpeter.com before Sept 10. 


News of past Blue Masses Celebrated by the Archdiocese of Baltimore