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Enjoy a delicious Columbus Day CHICKEN BBQ DINNER! Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Price: $15.00 Advance Tickets Only…Take out or Drive Thru at the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Social Hall. Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll, and a Dessert. Tickets are on sale now.Continue reading “Chicken BBQ Dinner!”

A COMMUNITY PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #17278 will be held on Sunday, September 20th 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!

The Knights of Columbus, Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278, is proud to announce our 2026 scholarship winners.  Congratulations to Anastasia Ricciotti and Toby Mebs, Jr., both graduating seniors of our parish.  Anastasia is planning to pursue her education at The Pennsylvania State University, and Toby has decided to attend South Hills School of Business,Continue reading “Council Scholarships Awarded!”

The Celebrity Memorabilia Raffle prize winners were drawn at our free, Community Breakfast on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026. Click here to see the lucky winners of the sports memorabilia featuring autographed swag from PAUL SKENES, HANK AARON, AND ERNIE BANKS! Our next Memorabilia Raffle is underway now. Check the “Council News” tab for details!

Win autographed Sports 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 “Winner’s Choice” Drawings will be heldContinue reading “Celebrity Memorabilia Raffle!”

Our Council was once again front and center at the 128th Annual Convention of the Pennsylvania State Council held on May 16th, 2026. We were recipients of all five of the Division 1 Awards listed below: We are grateful to the PA State Council for considering us worthy of this recognition in Program Excellence, andContinue reading “Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 sweeps PA State Awards!”

Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 – Knights of Columbus has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2026, a prestigious honor, for its support of the community and national blood supply.  Last year, Saints Peter & Paul Council helped the Red Cross collect 207 blood donationsContinue reading “Giving Back”

Thanks to all who supported our COAL Sweeps! …And the winners are…

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”

Thanks to everyone who attended our 3rd annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, December 14th. The delicious FREE menu of Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Compote, and a host of beverages (including our “Catholic coffee”) was enjoyed by an impressive number of parishioners and members of our community (even though theContinue reading “Breakfast with Santa – 2025”

Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 invites everyone to come out and see Santa and Mrs. Claus at our “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, December 14th.  Breakfast will be held from 8:00 to noon in our parish hall. There is no cost for the breakfast; however, a free-will offering will be most appreciated. As inContinue reading ““Breakfast with Santa!””

The Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Art Contest is an annual competition for Catholic school and parish youth (K-8) to create posters reflecting the true meaning of Christmas, promoting faith over materialism through art, slogans, and visuals, with winners advancing from local to international levels, fostering spiritual reflection and creative expression. The purpose ofContinue reading “Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Art Contest Winners Announced!”