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)
Note: The Parish Office is closed Friday-Sunday and holidays. Kindly call 301-334-2202 to confirm weekday Mass schedules.
St. Peter at the Lake Center: located at 1140 Mosser Road in McHenry.
Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities
Winter Weather Closing and Delays - Office Hours and Events Schedules
We follow the Garrett County Public Schools Winter Weather Policy. If schools are closed, delayed or call for early dismissal due to weather, our office (and some events) will follow suit. 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.
Saturday, November 1: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. All Souls' Day Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed!
Sunday, November 2: All Souls' Day. Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. before the 9 a.m. Mass at the Church in Oakland, followed by Confessions and "First Sunday" Adoration.
Sunday, November 2: All Souls' Day. Join us for our Parish Healing Gathering at the Parish Center Hall, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Light refreshments will be served. Parish Center Hall in Oakland. Learn more here.
Sunday, November 2: All Souls' Day. Vespers for Those Who Have Lost a Child from Conception to Adulthood. Church in Oakland at 3 p.m. Invite others to join us.Learn more here.
Monday, November 3: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, November 4: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, November 4: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins; 6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center in Oakland.
Wednesday, November 5: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, November 5: (every Wednesday) *Confessions and 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, November 6: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, November 7: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, November 8: (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.
Saturday, November 8: Knights of Columbus Annual Shrimp & Bull Roast, 6-9 p.m., Parish Center Hall, Oakland. Thank you for your patronage! We have SOLD our 200 tickets! See event details here.
Sunday, November 9: (every Sunday) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. before the 9 a.m. Mass at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, November 10: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration today at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Monday, November 10: Community Supper, 4-6 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall, Oakland. All are welcome.
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans' Day. (every Tuesday) *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Tuesday, November 11: Pastoral Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Parish Center Hall, Oakland.
Wednesday, November 12: Communion Service and Simple Eucharistic Adoration today at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Thursday, November 13: (every Thursday) *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Friday, November 14: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, November 15: (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, November 16: (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.
Monday, November 17: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, November 18: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, November 19: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, November 19: (every Wednesday) *Confessions and Simple 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, November 20: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, November 21: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, November 22: (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, November 23: (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.
Sunday, November 23: Happy Liturgical New Year Mini-Retreat with Kristen Fischer of EnkindleCatholic will lead us through a fun and engaging mini-retreat for the entire family. Join us after Mass for breakfast treats and enjoy a family-friendly lunch after the retreat - all in the Parish Center Hall. Sponsored by the Evangelization Mission Team. Learn more here and invite your family and friends!
Monday, November 24: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, November 25: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, November 26: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland. Mass of Thanksgiving. Parish Office Closes at noon today.
Wednesday, November 26: No Confessions or Adoration tonight. Please check back for potential update regarding Adoration.
Thursday, November 27: Blessed and happy Thanksgiving - Parish Office and Church Closed.
Friday, November 28: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall or porch.
Saturday, November 29: (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, November 30: (First Sunday of Advent) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church in Oakland.
* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon
Save the Dates
Ravens vs Steelers Tailgate: Sunday, December 7, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., at our Parish Center in Oakland. Plan to join our Evangelization Mission Team for a fun and tasty potluck gathering while we watch the game on our big screen. Kick-off at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite game day snack to share. Additional details forthcoming.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule: Noon at St. Peter at the Lake (Center) in McHenry, and 6:30 p.m. at the Church in Oakland. There will be no noon Mass at the Church on Monday, Dec. 8.
Mass Schedule for The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter at the Lake (Center) in McHenry and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Noon at the Church in Oakland.
Annual Parish Brunch: Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Parish Center Hall. Details coming soon. Please watch our bulletins, emails and "Join Us" page.
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 (and on Wednesday evening). 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. Note: If a priest is not present Monday-Thursday, a Communion Service will be held.
Every First Sunday: Monthly Sunday Eucharistic 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).
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!
For other recurring events, please see our bulletins.