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.
Sunday, March 1: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, March 2: Knights of Columbus - Breakfast Cafe, 8:30-10 a.m., in the Parish Center Hall in Oakland. See ”Join Us” for details.
Monday, March 2: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, March 3: 9:15AM UPDATE: Following our inclement weather policy, our Campuses are closed today. Mass and all activities have been cancelled.
Tuesday, March 3: Today's session has been CANCELLED (for needs unrelated to the weather) and rescheduled for April 7 and May 5, 2026. Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins; 6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center (Classrooms) in Oakland. All are welcome.
Wednesday, March 4: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, March 4: 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, March 5: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, March 6: Devotions and Dinner: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., at our Church, followed by our Fish Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with take-outs at 4 p.m. next door at our Parish Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, March 7: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Simple Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry. Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow; set your clocks ahead one hour before going to be sleep tonight!
Sunday, March 8: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, March 9 *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, March 9: (every second Monday) Community Supper, 4-6 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall, Oakland. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 10: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, March 10: Pastoral Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Parish Center Hall, Oakland.
Wednesday, March 11: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, March 11: Simple Eucharistic Adoration, 6-8 p.m.; Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m., *Benediction at 7 p.m., at the Church in Oakland.
Thursday, March 12: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, March 13: Devotions and Dinner: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., at our Church, followed by our Fish Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with take-outs at 4 p.m. next door at our Parish Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, March 14: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, March 15: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, March 16: Knights of Columbus - Breakfast Cafe, 8:30-10 a.m., in the Parish Center Hall in Oakland. See ”Join Us” for details.
Monday, March 16: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, March 17: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, March 18: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon, followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Thursday, March 19: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, March 20: Devotions and Dinner: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., at our Church, followed by our Fish Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with take-outs at 4 p.m. next door at our Parish Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, March 21: Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions and Final Simple Eucharistic Adoration** at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, March 22: Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, March 23: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, March 24: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, March 25: The Annunciation of The Lord *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland. Final day for Confessions until after Easter.
Wednesday, March 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, March 26: *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, March 27: Final Simple Devotions and Dinner: Holy Rosary at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m., at our Church, followed by our Fish Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with take-outs at 4 p.m. next door at our Parish Hall in Oakland.
Saturday, March 28: Vigil Mass - Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord. Holy Rosary 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry.
Sunday, March 29: Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord. Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., at the Church in Oakland.
* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon
Save the Date(s) - 2026 - Watch for Additional Information
Devotions & 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
40 Days For Life, Special Mass and Day of Adoration for Life, March 25 in Oakland
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.
First Thursday: Knights & Ladies Auxiliary, 7PM, PC Hall/PCC - Oakland
First and Third Mondays: Knights' Breakfast Cafe, 8:30-10AM, PC Hall - Oakland
Second Monday: Community Supper, 4-6PM, PC Hall - Oakland
Second Tuesday: Pastoral Council, 6PM, PC Hall - Oakland
Third Monday: Liturgical Ministry, 5PM, PCC - Oakland
Third Wednesday: Bereavement Group, 10:30AM, PCC - Oakland
Third Thursday: Respect for All Life, 10:30AM, PCC - Oakland
Fourth Thursday: Evangelization, 5:30PM, PCC or Zoom (please call the office to confirm)
Each Friday: Pray the Rosary at 3PM, PC Hall - Oakland