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

Please Note Our Winter Weather Closing and Delays for Office Hours and Events

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. 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.

Friday, November 28: The Rosary Group will not meet at the Parish Center Hall today.
Saturday, November 29: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/s).
Sunday, November 30: (First Sunday of Advent) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, December 1: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, December 2: Due to inclement weather, our office and church are closed today. To reach a staff member, please email us at info@garrettstpeter.com. There will be NO Mass at noon. Thank you and please stay safe.
Tuesday, December 2: CANCELLED. . . Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins; 6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center (Classrooms) in Oakland. All are welcome. Attention: Due to inclement weather, please join us for our next session(s) January 6 (and February 3), 2026.
Wednesday, December 3: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon, followed by Confessions and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland. Please Note: Our new schedule for weekday Confessions begins today. This new opportunity replaces our Wednesday evening Confessions. Unless otherwise stated, opportunities for Confessions are also available after our weekend Masses.
Wednesday, December 3: (every Wednesday) * 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, December, 4: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration in the Church, Oakland.
Friday, December 5: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, December 6: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions. Today’s special collection is for the Retired Religious Fund.
Sunday, December 7: (Second Sunday of Advent) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m. Mass followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland. Today’s special collection is for the Retired Religious Fund.
Sunday, December 7: Ravens vs Steelers Tailgate: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., in our Parish Center in Oakland. Kick-off at 1 p.m. Plan to join our Evangelization Mission Team for a fun and tasty potluck gathering. Bring your favorite game day dish to share. For additional details, please follow this link, Join Us and invite others!
Monday, December 8 - Holy Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass at noon at St. Peter at the Lake (Center) in McHenry. Please Note: There will be no noon Mass at the Church today. See next line.
Monday, December 8 - Holy Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass at 6:30 p.m. at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, December 8: (every second Monday) Community Supper, 4-6 p.m. in the Parish Center Hall, Oakland. All are welcome.
Tuesday, December 9: (every Tuesday) *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Tuesday, December 9: Pastoral Council Meeting, 6 p.m. Parish Center Hall, Oakland.
Wednesday, December 10: (every Wednesday) *Mass, Confessions and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Wednesday, December 10: (every Wednesday) * 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, December 11: (every Thursday) *Mass and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at noon in the Church, Oakland.
Thursday, December 11: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible by Jeff Cavins; 6-7:30 p.m., Parish Center (Classrooms) in Oakland. All are welcome. Due to inclement weather, this session was rescheduled from Dec. 2.
Friday, December 12: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, December 13: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions. Pick up your copy of The Forgotten Way from our Evangelization Team after Mass.
Sunday, December 14: (Third Sunday of Advent) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m., followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland. Pick up your copy of The Forgotten Way from our Evangelization Team after Mass.
Monday, December 15: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, December 16: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, December 17: (every third Wednesday) Bereavement Support Group at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center Classroom (lower level) in Oakland. Learn more and "join us."
Wednesday, December 17: (every Wednesday) *Mass at noon followed by Confessions and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, December 17: (every Wednesday) *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, December 18: (every Thursday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Friday, December 19: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, December 20: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions.
Sunday, December 21: (Fourth Sunday of Advent) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Youth Christmas Mass at 9 a.m., followed by our Youth Christmas Program with Confessions afterward.
Monday, December 22: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, December 23: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, December 24: The Nativity of the Lord Vigil Mass (Christmas Eve) Mass: 4 p.m., at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry. No Confessions after Mass. NO Noon Mass/Adoration or evening Adoration in Oakland today.
Wednesday, December 24: The Nativity of the Lord Vigil Mass (Christmas Eve) Mass at 7 6:30 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Oakland. No Confessions after Mass. NO Noon Mass/Adoration or evening Adoration in Oakland today.
Thursday, December 25: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass: 10 a.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Oakland. No Confessions after Mass. NO Noon Mass in Oakland today.
Friday, December 26: (every Friday) Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. with Bill Schrider and Friends in the Parish Center Hall.
Saturday, December 27: (every Saturday) Holy Rosary at St. Peter at the Lake Center in McHenry, 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4 p.m., followed by Confessions.
Sunday, December 28: (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 9 a.m. Mass followed by Confessions at the Church in Oakland.
Monday, December 29: (every Monday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Tuesday, December 30: (every Tuesday) *Mass at noon and Simple Eucharistic Adoration at the Church in Oakland.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God at 4 p.m. at St. Peter at the Lake (Center) in McHenry. NO Noon Mass or evening Adoration in Oakland today.
Thursday, January 1, 2026: Holy Day of Obligation - Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God: Mass at noon at the Church in Oakland.

* = Pending availability of a Priest or Deacon

Save the Date(s)

Annual Parish Brunch: Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Parish Center Hall. RSVP due by noon on Dec. 26. 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. 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.
Every First Sunday: Monthly Sunday Eucharistic Adoration, Immediately after the 9 a.m. Mass (10 a.m. -11a.m.) in the Church, Oakland.
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

First Thursday: Knights & Ladies Auxiliary, 7PM, PCHall/PCC
Second Monday: Community Supper, 4-6PM, PC Hall
Second Tuesday: Pastoral Council, 6PM, PC Hall
Second Thursday: Evangelization, 5:30PM, PCC
Third Monday: Liturgical Ministry, 5PM, PCC
Third Wednesday: Bereavement Group, 10:30AM, PCC
Third Thursday: Respect for All Life, 10:30AM, PCC
Each Friday: Pray the Rosary at 3PM, PC Hall