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Mass Schedule for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• Thursday, August 14: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -Vigil Mass, 6 p.m., St. Peter at the Lake Center (Lake Center) in McHenry. Join the Knights of Columbus for the Living Rosary following Mass.  Weather permitting, we will gather for prayer outside (bring a lightweight jacket); otherwise, we will pray inside the Lake Center 

• Friday, August 15: Holy Day of Obligation - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass and Simple Adoration at Noon, Church (Oakland). 

Send off Luncheon for Shawn Crisman

Join us immediately following the Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as we celebrate Shawn Crisman, our altar server, as he prepares to enter the Seminary! All are invited.

• Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

• Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

• Place: Parish Center Hall in Oakland  

• RSVP: Kindly reply before August 12 by calling 301-334-2202 or info@garrettstpeter.com. Thank you!

St. Peter’s Prayer League

Our new prayer league page is available here and open to everyone!  Join us and grow closer to our Lord through prayer and spiritual reflections! 

There are no costs, meetings or specific time requirements involved. We only ask that you take a few minutes of quiet time to pray our petitions and for those who have asked for prayers. 

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Anytime we do something for others, whether it's saying a heartfelt prayer, or bringing a meal, or visiting them in their need -- Anytime we step out of ourselves to assist someone else through our acts of kindness...WE are the ones who will be most blessed, because we've acted selflessly, we've served, we've blessed another through a compassionate and merciful heart -- Just Like Jesus! You cannot outdo God in generosity ... Join us!

Sponsored by the Evangelization Mission Team, our prayer league is one of many opportunities to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and experience His peace and joy by living a life of service in God's love. All are invited to join us at our monthly meetings on the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Classrooms. Contact the office for additional information.

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Bereavement Support Group

Hope and Sharing Lead to Healing  . . . Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. While no two experiences are the same, there is a shared experience of loss that may lead to healing for you and others. Our small group sessions allow participants to share their experiences with others or to simply have the opportunity to gather in hope with others along their healing journey. At St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish, you are never alone. Join us Wednesday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Center Classrooms in Oakland. Private Sessions by appointment. Meetings are facilitated by Elaine Boyd, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more information, call 240-321-5538.

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Faith Formation and New Parishioner Registration

If you would like to learn more about our Catholic faith or register as a new parishioner, please contact the office at 301-334-2202 or info@garrettstpeter.com. Learn how to become a Catholic through our OCIA process here.  All are welcome!

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2025 Summer Mass And Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule

May 25 through August 31 (Labor Day Weekend)

Weekend Masses:

• Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Lake Center in McHenry; Rosary at 3:30 p.m.

• Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Church in Oakland; Rosary at 8:30 a.m.

• Sundays at 11 a.m. at the Lake Center in McHenry; Rosary at 10:30 a.m. [Final Mass is August 31, 2025]

Week Day  Masses, Adoration and Rosary

Monday - Thursday at noon followed by Simple Adoration (12:30-1:30 p.m.) at the Church in Oakland.

Friday: Pray the Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and friends at the Parish Center Hall in Oakland.

New - Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule:

• Saturdays after the 4 p.m., Mass at the Lake Center

• Wednesdays at 6 p.m., with Adoration at the Church in Oakland

• By appointment during the week, Monday - Thursday

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