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Our Inclement Weather Policy can be found at website calendar page
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Join us for Mass & Simple Adoration, Wed & Thurs, w/Confessions after Wednesday's Mass, & Wednesday: Rosary & Adoration, 6-8PM. All in Oakland.
St. Peter's Second Annual "potluck" Chili Cook-off & Free Chili Tasting
Our Evangelization Team is hosting another fun and family-friendly event during Winter Fest and all are invited!
This year, you'll find us at our Parish Center Hall (in Oakland) on Valentine's Day.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chili tasting 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or until it's gone! The top three winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
Arts and fun activities for the entire family
Tour our historic Church while you are with us.
At-will donations will be accepted and are greatly appreciated for our mission-driven events and outreach at our parish. Thank you!
Parishioners: Let us know if you'd like to help us welcome others to our Parish Hall. We're looking for:
A few more competing chili cooks. If you'd like to compete or know someone who should, please contact Nancy Ensor at 717-579-0194.
Donated desserts.
Chili tasters to help us pick our top three winners!
Learn more by calling the parish office at 301-334-2202 (Mon-Thurs) or send us an email - anytime.
St. Peter's Fishers ~ Bible Draft
Are you looking for a different way to grow closer to the Lord this
Lenten season? If you are, the Bible Draft may be right for you!
Join us for our “League” meeting Sunday, February 15 at 1 p.m. at the Parish Center Hall in Oakland.
By the end of Lent, we will read the entire Bible. Yes, we will have read the entire Bible from cover to cover by reading our drafted passages (1/20th of the Bible)!!!
Limited to 20 pre-registered participants. Register by February 12 by calling the office at 301.334.2202 or email at info@garrettstpeter.com
“This is a great opportunity to help people grow in their faith and in knowledge of the Bible. The Lord will speak to you as you read His Word! You will be amazed at the insights that He provides you with through this experience.”
~Pete Ogden, Permanent Deacon Candidate, Archdiocese of Baltimore
Learn more at catholicreview.org/matthew-mark-luke-or-john-whos-your-quarterback-inventive-faith-sharing-bible-draft-comes-to-parishes/
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Community Supper - Monday, February 9, 2026
Join us on the second Monday of each month for our monthly Community Supper in our Parish Center Hall from 4-6 p.m. We gather in faith and fellowship to share a delicious and hot homemade meal made possible by loving volunteers and generous donors. Bring a friend or come to make friends! At-will donations are appreciated. Complimentary bus service is available from Liberty Square, The Meadows, Underwood South and The Glades. Please call Garrett Transit at 301-334-9431 to schedule transportation.
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2026 Spring Icon Class
Registration is now open for our spring icon class. This semester’s subject is The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Class Term: April 13 – June 8, Mondays Only, 5-8PM. Registration ends March 30. For registration, class details, and the Consecration of the nation to The Sacred Heart of Jesus, please see our Icon page.
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Knight's Breakfast Cafe
New Day For The Breakfast Café in 2026!
First & Third Mondays
8:30-10AM, Parish Center Hall, Oakland
Beginning Monday, February 2, our Knights will host their Breakfast Café on Mondays (instead of Tuesdays) and every other Monday thereafter - with the exception of holidays - this year. Begin your day with coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m. followed by a hot breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Parish Center Hall (in Oakland). Free-will donations are accepted and appreciated.
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“Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” - Join us
ATTENTION: Tuesday, March 3 instead.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center, 208 S. Fourth Street, Oakland
Join us for this free video and discussion series of Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins. Nancy Ensor will lead us through our discussions and video at each session; no book or homework required. Free snacks will be provided! Sponsored by our Evangelization Mission Team. Park in front of the Parish Center Office on S. Fourth Street and enter through the S. Fourth Street door. For more information, contact 301-334-2202, Monday - Thursday.
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2025 Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ 9 a.m. Sunday Masses
Children's Liturgy of the Word is now available during our Sunday Masses in Oakland! Designed for children 4-7 years old, but all are welcome! During our weekly 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, children will gather for children’s liturgy, lessons, and activities. Kids will return to their families in time for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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Fridays at 3 p.m. ~ Rosary for the Souls in Purgatory
Join Bill Schrider and Friends to pray the Holy Rosary for the Souls in Purgatory and special intentions at 3 p.m., at our Parish Center Hall in Oakland. All are welcome! Watch for weather-related cancellations.
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Respect For All Life
Gifts for Life: The Respect for All Life Team is collecting items for the babies and mothers of The James Isaac House. If you would like to help with this ongoing outreach, you’ll find a rack next to the basement door inside the Oakland church to place items such as diapers, wipes, lotions, infant clothing, and even gifts for the new moms, when the church is open. Our team members will gather and deliver items to the James Isaac House on a regular basis. We will soon arrange for a drop-off location at the Lake Center, as well. Please watch for updates and thank you for supporting life in such a loving way.
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St. Peter the Apostle Prayer League
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. Our 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!
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Spread the Warmth – Oakland Oil
Did you know that we are a participating member of Oakland Oil & Propane's "Spread the Warmth" program? As our parishioner, your residential heating fuel purchases from Oakland Oil & Propane help us save money on our purchases. Please contact Oakland Oil & Propane and tell them you are a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Garrett County, Maryland, and we will receive a credit on our purchases from your purchases this winter. It's that easy and very helpful. Just send a quick email to info@oaklandoil.com or call 301-334-2678. Thank you for your consideration and support!
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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. All are welcome!!!
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