Schedule of Masses, Events, and Activities
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Our Locations:
Church = Oakland
Parish Hall = Oakland (Chapel and classrooms: lower level; dining: upper level)
Lake Center = 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.
Saturday, Sept 23: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30pm (before the) 4pm Mass.
Sunday, Sept 24: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30AM (before the) 9am Mass at the Church.
Sunday, Sept 24: Youth Faith Formation~Religious Education, students ages 16 and younger, in Parish Hall Classrooms. Follow this link for more information.
Sunday, Sept 24: Sacred Purpose Luncheon, Parish Hall 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All are invited! Kindly RSVP by calling the parish office 301-334-2202 before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
*Monday, Sept 25: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
*Tuesday, Sept 26: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Tuesday, Sept 26: Saints Alive Group Luncheon. Treat yourself to lunch at the Stonecroft Manor in Oakland with St. Peter's Saints Alive at 1 p.m. Call the office for more information.
*Wednesday, Sept 27: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
*Wednesday, Sept 27: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall Chapel (Rosary 7:30pm, *Benediction 7:50pm).
Friday, Sept 29: (every Friday) Rosary outside the main entrance or inside the Parish Hall (upper level), 3pm.
Saturday, Sept 30: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30pm (before the) 4pm Mass.
Sunday, Oct 1: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30AM (before the) 9am Mass at the Church.
Sunday, Oct 1: Youth Faith Formation~Religious Education, students ages 16 and younger, in Parish Hall Classrooms. Follow this link for more information.
Sunday, Oct 1: (every first Sunday) Eucharistic Adoration at 10:15 (immediately after the 9am Mass) in the Church.
Monday, Oct 2: (every Monday through October 23) Bible Study - Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come. Parish Hall Blue Classroom 10 - 11:30 a.m.
*Monday, Oct 2: (every Monday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
Monday, Oct 2: (every Monday through Oct 30) Icon Class for Beginners with Nancy Ensor. Parish Hall, 5-8 p.m. $$
*Tuesday, Oct 3: (every Tuesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
*Wednesday, Oct 4: 40 Days of Life. Join us for a special Eucharistic Adoration to pray for the unborn and all life! We'll begin in the Church at 8 a.m., Mass at noon, resuming Adoration until 8 p.m., with benediction at 7:45 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7:25 p.m.
*Wednesday, Oct 4: (every Wednesday) Mass at noon in the Parish Hall Chapel.
*Wednesday, Oct 4: (every first Wednesday) Reconciliation at 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Chapel.
*Wednesday, Oct 4: (every Wednesday) Eucharistic Adoration from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall Chapel (Rosary 7:30pm, *Benediction 7:50pm).
Friday, Oct 6: (every Friday) Rosary outside the main entrance or inside the Parish Hall (upper level), 3pm.
Saturday, Oct 7: (every Saturday) Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room at the Lake Center, 3:30pm (before the) 4pm Mass.
Saturday, Oct 7: The 4th Annual "America Needs Fatima" Rosary Rally ~ Living Rosary after the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Peter at the Lake Center. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Council 1771, we are called to be the Light of Christ. We will gather outdoors. Bring a jacket.
Sunday, Oct 8: (every Sunday) Rosary 8:30AM (before the) 9am Mass at the Church.
Sunday, Oct 8: Youth Faith Formation~Religious Education, students ages 16 and younger, in Parish Hall Classrooms. Follow this link for more information.
Sunday, Oct 8: 2023 Ministry Fair & Bakery Basket, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parish Hall. All are invited!
Save the Dates: Liturgical Ministry Development - Training sessions for new and current EMs, Proclaimers, and Ushers will be held after Masses on Sat., Oct. 21, at the Lake Center, 5-6 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 22, at the Church, 10-11 a.m.
* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon
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Monthly recurring events...
Note: holidays may affect recurring events. Please check the schedule above. Thank you. Bless You.
Every first Sunday - Monthly Sunday Adoration, Immediately after the 9AM Mass: 10:15AM-11:30AM in the Church, Oakland
Every first Wednesday - Reconciliation, 4:30PM in the Chapel
Every second Monday - Community Supper, 4:30PM - 6:30PM, Parish Hall
Every third Wednesday - Bereavement Support Group Meeting, 10:30AM in the Parish Hall, Lower Level (unless listed otherwise above)
Weekend Mass: Saturday, 4PM
St. Peter at the Lake Center
1140 Mosser Rd., McHenry, MD 21541
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INDOOR - OUTDOOR SEATING
(Outdoor seating = weather permitting)
One Parish ~ Two Locations
301-334-2202
Click here for the bulletin for 1 Oct
(For previous bulletins, click "Bulletins", above.)
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Week Day Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Noon
in the Parish Center Chapel
(Lower level, across from our historic Church in Oakland)
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Free parking available at both locations.
Low-gluten hosts available at all Masses.
Weekend Mass: Sunday, 9AM
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
208 S. 4th St., Oakland, MD 21550
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INDOOR SEATING*
(*Additional indoor overflow space available as needed.)
Reflecting on Last Week - 17 Septmeber 2023:
24rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Looking Ahead to Next Week - 1 October 2023:
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (liturgical color: Green)
Papal Intentions...
Papal intention for October 2023: "For the Synod"
Papal intentions for 2023: Click here.
Let God Grace Your Life at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish!
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Weekend Masses:
> Saturday, 4 p.m. at the Lake Center, McHenry
> Sunday, 9 a.m. at the Church, OaklandDaily Mass:
> Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at Noon in the Parish Center Chapel in OaklandReconciliation:
> First Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel in Oakland
> By appointment - call Father Tom at the office (301-334-2202)Adoration & Benediction:
> Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel in Oakland (Rosary at 7:15 p.m., Benediction at 7:45 p.m.)First Sunday Eucharistic Adoration (every first Sunday of the month) immediately following Mass at the Church (Oakland), 10:15-11:30 a.m. Come spend quiet time with our Lord!
Parish Information
Church Office: 301-334-2202
Church Fax: 301-334-9006
Church and Office Address: 208 S. 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Lake Center Address: 1140 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00AM-4:00PM (closed on Fridays)
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
Father Tom Gills - Pastor (Pastor@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Deacon (Deacon@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Business Manager/Finance/HR (BusinessManager@GarrettStPeter.com)
Brother Art Wolf - Pastoral Assistant
Sheila Saab - Office Manager/Secretary (Secretary@GarrettStPeter.com, ext. 4)
Mrs. Diane Wolfe - Receptionist (Receptionist@GarrettStPeter.com)
Deacon Jon Hess - Director of Religious Education (ReligiousEd@GarrettStPeter.com, ext. 6)
Mr. Neil Krebs - Music Director (Music@GarrettStPeter.com)
Mrs. Wendy Cardiff - Religious Articles Shop (RAShop@GarrettStPeter.com)
Maria Hines - Sacristan
Mr. Fred Gregg & Mr. Bill Ewing - Head Ushers
Barbara Myers and Patti Price - Lake Center Sacristans
Dave McKenzie - Maintenance
Maria and Robbie - Housekeeping
Beth Hart - Information Technology (IT@GarrettStPeter.com)
Parish Council: Contact-Council@GarrettStPeter.com
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