St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish

06/08/2026

This weekend we formally welcomed Seminarian Asher Kosack of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, who will be serving with us for the next several weeks as he continues his discernment in preparation for the priesthood. He will be with us through the end of July, before returning to St. John Paul II Seminary to continue his studies in his fourth year this fall.

Learn about Asher's faith journey at
https://www.garrettstpeter.com/reflections and join us for Mass and Adoration at noon, Monday-Thursday at our Oakland Church.

06/06/2026

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi) Mass Schedule:

+Saturday, June 6 at 4PM, St. Peter at the Lake, 1140 Mosser Road, McHenry.* Sacrament of Reconciliation follows Mass.

+Sunday, June 7 at 9AM, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 208 S. Fourth Street, Oakland. Eucharistic Adoration following Mass; remain with us to adore our Lord in the most Blessed Sacrament.

+Sunday, June 7 at 11AM, St. Peter at the Lake, 1140 Mosser Road, McHenry.*

Join us 30 minutes before our weekend Masses and pray the Holy Rosary with us.

*Outdoor seating available at our McHenry location.

Photo credit: Taken during Adoration this past Wednesday evening at our historic Church in Oakland by Corrine M. Thank you, Corrine!

https://ewtn.co.uk/article-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ/

05/30/2026

Please join us this Wednesday (June 3) from 6:30-8pm at the Parish Center Hall in Oakland for one more information session/reception. Fr. Bill will share the vision for our parish as we continue to grow for another 175 years!

Refreshments will be served. To RSVP please call the office (301-334-2202). All are welcome!

05/30/2026

WORTHY road trip! Is anyone going? Let us know so we may gather in unity as St. Peter the Apostle Parish!!!

Catholics from across Maryland will have an opportunity this June to take part in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it passes through the Archdiocese of Baltimore on its way from Florida, up the East Coast to Maine and then to Philadelphia as part of celebrations surrounding America’s 250th a...

05/22/2026

We give thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon our parish - especially during the 2026 Easter Season.

Beginning with this post highlighting the ordination of Deacon Patrick O'Brien and Deacon Pete Ogden of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the celebration of their First Masses as our newly assigned deacons, scroll through our posts and let us know if you are ready to join us . . . duc in altum!

05/19/2026

Because of your generosity and love for our neighbors, we are an All-Star Parish! Thank you for bringing hope to others through the 2026 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries.

Is your parish an Annual Appeal All-Star?
Already this April, 26 parishes have earned that distinction, surpassing their goal for the 2026 Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries.
Their donors' generosity is already making an incredible impact, strengthening more than 100 ministries that serve people across our Archdiocese every day.
Here are the Annual Appeal All-Star Parishes so far (as of Monday, May 11th):

Holy Family-Davidsonville
$146,491
163%
Our Lady of the Fields (Millersville)
$210,120
158%
Church of the Holy Spirit - Joppa
$29,670
149%
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez - Woodstock
$65,101
140%
St. Peter the Apostle - Oakland
$36,562
138%
St. Joseph - Texas-Cockeysville
$211,032
137%
Immaculate Heart of Mary (Baynesville)
$75,530
133%
St. Joseph - Taneytown
$35,661
132%
St. Ignatius Loyola - Urbana (Frederick)
$121,089
132%
St. Paul - Ellicott City
$86,796
131%
St. John the Evangelist Long Green Valley
$109,876
124%
Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Ellicott City
$136,962
120%
St. Joan of Arc - Aberdeen
$45,360
120%
St. Mark - Catonsville
$89,664
120%
Church of the Resurrection - Ellicott City
$192,603
119%
Our Lady of Grace (Parkton)
$66,442
119%
St. Katharine Drexel
$123,834
118%
St. Mary of the Assumption - Pylesville
$55,091
114%
Sacred Heart - Glyndon
$154,389
112%
St. John the Evangelist - Columbia
$177,602
112%
St. Joseph - Odenton
$76,652
109%
St. Joseph - Sykesville
$136,868
105%
St. Isaac Jogues
$75,358
101%
These parishes are setting the pace, showing what’s possible when a parish comes together in faith and service.
And there is still time to help your parish join them!
Every gift to the Annual Appeal supports more than 100 ministries, serving those in need, strengthening parishes, forming future priests, and bringing the Gospel to life across Maryland.
Your parish can still become an Annual Appeal All-Star.
Help your parish join the All-Stars by making your gift below!
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Thank you!
Make your gift online here ➡️ https://www.archbalt.org/give

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our third reception. And thank you to the extremely generous parishioners who donated time, talent, labor, and money to make these receptions a success!

05/14/2026

Our thanks to the The Catholic Review for sharing our blessings with this article about the Ordination of Deacons at the Cathedral of Mary our Queen in Baltimore on May 9, 2026. We are most thankful and very happy to be able to congratulate our brothers - Deacon Patrick O'Brien and Deacon Pete Ogden on their ordination and assignment to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish in Garrett County, Maryland!

Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 14 permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at a joy-filled Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Among them was a man who defied a devastating diagnosis to fulfill his calling – and 13 others with their own stories of faith, family and perseverance...

05/04/2026

We are hosting one more reception on Wednesday, May 6. Come enjoy an evening of great food, conversation, and learning about the plans for our parish.

May 6—Amazing Grace Retreat House, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/3OOKgCa
Or call the Parish Office: 301-334-2202, Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.

05/04/2026

Last chance to join us!

There is just one more opportunity to attend a reception for Foundations of Faith: The St. Peter Appeal. These evenings are a great way to come together, share light food and drinks, and talk about the future of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, and how you may help.

Final reception:
May 6, 6:30 p.m.—Amazing Grace Retreat House

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/3OOKgCa
Or call: 301-334-2202, Mon-Thurs, 8:30-3:30

Thank you for your interest in learning more about our parish capital campaign, Foundations of Faith: The St. Peter Appeal. Please join Father Bill Keown and members of our campaign committee for an evening of fellowship, food, drinks, and an update on our parish projects and vision for the future.....