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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!”

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

Easter goody bags were distributed to the elementary CCD students during a break between Palm Sunday Mass and class. The Saints Peter and Paul Knights of Columbus wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Easter!

A few of our Worthies who attended the 2024 Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown’s “STRENGTH IN CHRIST” Men’s Conference on March 3. Approximately 325 men participated in this inspiring faith event.

We give a big “shout out” to Kephart’s ACE Hardware for their recent donation of 114 pounds of detergents, soaps, and household cleaning supplies to our “40 Cans for Lent” program. The next time you stop in to shop, please take a moment to thank the Kephart’s for their awesome generosity!

Our Knights prepared and distributed Easter Baskets to parish children on Palm Sunday. To view the slideshow, click on this link. The Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus Council wishes everyone a Blessed and Joyous Easter Season. Many thanks to our wonderful parishioners for their continued support!

Our official council machinist, Terry Butterworth (PGK), is fabricating new cemetery flag holders to honor our deceased brothers.  The innovative design will feature a sturdy metal support structure to secure each flag, combined with a unique placard which will provide a worthy recognition of membership in our Order.   We are excited to properly memorialize ourContinue reading “Tempus Fugit…Memento Mori”

We give a big “shout out” to Kephart’s ACE Hardware for their recent donation of 238 pounds of detergents, soaps, and household cleaning supplies to our “40 Cans for Lent” program. The next time you stop in to shop, please take a moment to thank the Kephart’s for their awesome generosity!

Father Michael Pleva, Administrator of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Chaplain of our Council was interviewed by Tony Degol, Director of Communications for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese on its media platform, “Proclaim!” Watch as Fr. Mike talks about his ministry, his challenges, his mission, and his relationship with our faith community in this episodeContinue reading “Fr. Mike Pleva is Interviewed by “Proclaim!””

Congratulations to Mike Wasilko, the first $100 winner in our monthly 50/50 “rip-off” Ticket Lottery! Be like Mike…buy a ticket and you could be a winner too. Thanks to the support of our parishioners, we are expanding our ticket sales to 200 tickets beginning in July, with two $100 winners each month. These tickets sellContinue reading “Our First Winner!”

Saints Peter and Paul Council #17278 recently expanded our Spiritual Resources to include the “Building the Domestic Church Kiosk”. Located near the entrance door at the front of the church, this kiosk is stocked with a variety of engaging, faith-based pamphlets to enhance an individual’s and/or family’s religious experience and is available to parishioners, visitors,Continue reading “Building the Domestic Church Kiosk”