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 Please check our Facebook page and website (red) banner for weather-related closures, delays and early closings during the winter months.

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Respect Life / USCCB - 9 Days for Life - Novena

All are invited to participate in this powerful novena January 16-24, 2026. People everywhere will pray, reflect, and take action for the dignity of human life.

• Participate from anywhere.

• Simple daily prayers & reflections.

• Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions.

• Learn more & join here: 9DAYSFORLIFE.COM.

• Resources: 9 Days for Life Novena | USCCB

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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. Please watch our website calendar page and Facebook page for weather related cancellations for the Café, our parish office, and other events during the winter months.

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“Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” - Join us  

• February 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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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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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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