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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”

The Saints Peter and Paul Knights of Columbus is introducing a monthly 50/50 lottery beginning in June.  Each “rip-off” style ticket contains 10 numbers (10 chances to win) and will pay $100 to the lucky winner.  The winning number will be determined by the official Pennsylvania Lottery PICK 3 drawing held at 7:00 p.m. onContinue reading “New 50/50 Lottery!”

Dear Brother Knights, Your immediate action is necessary to protect pro-life laws! This week, the United States Senate will vote on the “Women’s Health Protection Act,” deceptively named legislation that would cancel state pro-life laws and codify Roe v. Wade as the law of the land. Further, the bill would not provide meaningful religious exemptions,Continue reading “Important message from Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly”

Thanks, parishioners! Your generosity has produced 2,038 pounds of donated food for the Philipsburg Food Bank at Community Action. You have made another year of the “40 Cans for Lent” program a huge success. On behalf of the Philipsburg Food Bank staff and our Knights of Columbus, God Bless You for sharing so much ofContinue reading “40 Cans for Lent (2022) – GRAND TOTAL”

Our Council is proud to fund a pizza party for the Saints Peter and Paul elementary CCD students as they celebrate their last class on April 24th.  We recognize the hard work and spiritual commitment displayed by our faithful students in this past year.  Well done, kids…Enjoy!