Calendar and Locations

One Parish ~ Two Locations in Garrett County, MD

St. Peter the Apostle 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)
St. Peter at the Lake Center: located at 1140 Mosser Road in McHenry.
Note: The Parish Office is closed Friday-Sunday and holidays. Kindly call 301-334-2202 to confirm weekday Mass schedules.

Inclement Weather Policy

Office and Weekday Masses, Adoration and Confessions: We follow the Garrett County Public Schools Winter Weather Policy. If schools are closed, delayed or call for early dismissal due to inclement weather, our office (and some events) will follow suit. Our weekday Mass/Adoration/Confessions (at noon) would be canceled, as well.

Weekend Masses: Unless we are under a "State of Emergency," we will celebrate Mass on weekends, but we encourage all to exercise caution and use their best judgment about traveling. Please check our website and follow us at facebook.com/stpeteroakland for announcements and updates throughout the winter months. Our office is regularly closed Friday-Sunday. Thank you for your kind understanding.

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Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities

Please check this calendar and our Facebook page for weather-related cancellations and delays during the winter.

Friday, January 30: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, January 31: Holy Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions. Blessing of Throats during Mass at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, Feb. 1: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland. Blessing of Throats during Mass.
Monday, Feb. 2: Knights of Columbus - Breakfast Cafe, 8:30-10 a.m., in the Parish Center Hall in Oakland. See Join Us for details.
Monday, Feb. 2: Due to the extreme cold temperatures, our office will open at 10 AM today. *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, Feb. 3: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, Feb. 3: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins; 6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center (Classrooms) in Oakland. All are welcome. This session will be held on March 3.
Wednesday, Feb. 4: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at

7:50 p.m., at the Church in Oakland.

Thursday, Feb. 5: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, Feb. 6: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, Feb. 7: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, Feb. 8: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, Feb. 9: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, Feb. 9: (every second Monday) Community Supper, 4-6 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall,

Oakland. All are welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Pastoral Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Parish Center Hall, Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 11: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 11: Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7

p.m., at the Church in Oakland.

Thursday, Feb. 12: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, Feb. 13: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Winter Fest – St. Peter’s Potluck Chili Cook-off, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Parish Center Hall

in Oakland. Family-friendly and Free! All are invited. Learn more here and join us!

Saturday, Feb. 14: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, Feb. 15: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, Feb. 16: In observance of Presidents’ Day, our parish office and church will be closed today. No Mass or Adoration.
Tuesday, Feb. 17: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 18: (Ash Wednesday) Mass with distribution of ashes at 8 a.m. at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 18: (Ash Wednesday) Mass with distribution of ashes at noon at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Wednesday, Feb. 18: Lent begins: please follow this link for our full schedule for Lent and Holy Week and join us.
Thursday, Feb. 19: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, Feb 20: First Friday of Lent - Devotions and Dinner at the Church and Parish Center Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, Feb 21: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions and Adoration** at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry. **(Specific dates during Lent: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7, 14 and 21 only.)
Sunday, Feb 22: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., at the Church in Oakland. Confessions at 11AM today.
Monday, Feb. 23: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, Feb. 24: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7 p.m., at the Church in Oakland.
Thursday, Feb. 26: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, Feb. 27: Devotions and Dinner at the Church and Parish Center Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, Feb. 28: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions and Adoration** at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry. **(Specific dates during Lent: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7, 14 and 21 only.)

* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon

Save the Date(s) - 2026 - Watch for Additional Information

Devotions and Dinner on Fridays during Lent (Holy Rosary, Stations of the Cross and Fish Dinners)
Follow this link for our Full Schedule for Lent and Holy Week
Saturday, May 2: Memorial Mass for our brother Tom Briggs. Learn more here.

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 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 and Confessions are offered after Mass. The Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is offered during our Sunday Mass in Oakland, September - May.
Weekday Masses: Monday - Thursday at noon and Simple Adoration from 12:30-1:30 p.m., at the Church in Oakland. Beginning, Dec. 3, 2025, opportunities for Confessions will be available after the noon Mass on Wednesday. Note: If a priest is not present Monday-Thursday, a Communion Service will be held and confessions will not be available.
First Sunday: Monthly Sunday Eucharistic Adoration, Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass (10 a.m. -11a.m.) in the Church, Oakland. Conflicting events may necessitate rescheduling. Dates may be rescheduled.
Every Friday: Pray the Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends at the Parish Center Hall (or, weather permitting, on the porch) in Oakland. All are welcome!

Mission Teams - Recurring Meetings and Activities

Note - Schedules May Change. To confirm opportunities, please call the office and follow us on Facebook.