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Saints Peter & Paul Council is offering two $500 scholarships in 2026.  Applicants must be members of the 2026 graduating high school class and must also be confirmed Catholics as well as parishioners of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg.  The only exception to this will be for an applicant who belongs toContinue reading “Saints Peter & Paul Council Announces Scholarships – 2026!”

A COMMUNITY PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #17278 will be held on Sunday, February 22nd from 8:00 A.M. till 12 noon In the Parish Hall. There is no cost for the breakfast; however, all free-will offerings will be gratefully accepted.  All are welcome!

Win autographed Baseball Celebrity Memorabilia complete with Certificates of Authenticity: Click here to view the celebrity swag. Cost per chance: $1.00, and are on sale now. Chances may be purchased at our monthly Community Breakfasts, following select weekend Masses, or by contacting any of our Knights…while supplies last. The Drawings will be held during ourContinue reading “Celebrity Memorabilia Raffle!”

Thank you to everyone who participated in our yearly Football Sweepstakes. Our PA State Council produced multiple winners this past season. Congratulations to all those lucky folks and a big shout out of gratitude to everyone who purchased tickets from us! See you again in the fall of 2026! Visit the “FUND CRAZR” website toContinue reading “Pennsylvania Knights Annual “Football Crazr” Sweeps is History (…till next season)!”

On December 20th, members of Saints Peter & Paul Council, along with those from neighboring councils (Osceola Mills, Houtzdale, and Clearfield), went on the road to deliver Christmas presents filled with household necessities, appliances, and gift cards to deserving families in the area. A yearly event, the Christmas deliveries are collected, packaged and orchestrated byContinue reading “Knights Help Deliver Christmas Necessities”

COAL 2026 SWEEPSTAKES TICKET SALES HAVE BEGUN… The Chance of a Lifetime (COAL) Sweepstakes is the fundraiser that enables the Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus to provide College Scholarships and other charitable programs.  The Scholarship Program alone will provide a minimum of $65,000 in scholarships to worthy students this year. The price of each ticket isContinue reading “2026 Chance of a Lifetime (COAL) Sweepstakes Begin!”

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Saints Peter & Paul Council was recently honored by a visit from Worthy Pennsylvania State Advocate, Douglas Fleming, who praised our council for its myriad accomplishments this fraternal year.  Grand Knight, Jim Burns, accepted the awards for service excellence in the categories of Faith, Community, Life, and Public Relations.  The council was selected for recognitionContinue reading “Council Receives Awards for Program Excellence!”

PROCLAIM!, the magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, profiled one of our Council’s brother Knights in its most recent Special Jubilee Year Issue. Read about Deacon Brian’s mission to bring the Good News of the Gospel to the incarcerated through his prison ministry. Click here to read the article. Vivat Jesus!

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Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 continues to support Bethany Retreat’s Life Line program. Shown here, Sister Ruth Ann and Sister Suzanne proudly accept checks totalling $300 contributed by our council for the Pregnancy and Infant Services program. Learn more about Life Line and how you can help by clicking here. Above from left: SKContinue reading “Bethany Retreat’s Life Line Pregnancy and Infant Services receives donation”

The Knights of Columbus, Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278, is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship winners.  Congratulations to Madeline Bainey and Olivia Hutton, both graduating seniors of our parish.  Madeline is planning to pursue her education at Juniata College and Olivia has decided to attend Lock Haven University in the fall.  Each girlContinue reading “Council Scholarships Awarded!”