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 the weather outside was frightful). Take a moment to view a slideshow of the event by clicking here and scrolling down the page to “Breakfast with Santa – 2025.” This year’s breakfast was especially memorable due to the recent release of the feature film “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” which was inspired by the life of our local Santa. The film is now being streamed worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. Check out the trailer here and BELIEVE! Merry Christmas and the very best of the holiday season to you from Saints Peter & Paul Council – 17278!
Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Art Contest Winners Announced!
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 of the contest is designed to involve youth in their faith, encourage reflection on Jesus’ birth, and promote the spiritual side of Christmas.
Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 is proud to be sponsoring this contest for the first time, and equally proud to announce the winners of this Advent’s competition. The work of these talented, young artists may be found by clicking on this link. Congratulations to all of our winners!
2026 Chance of a Lifetime (COAL) Sweepstakes Begin!
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 is $5.00 and 16 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 will be awarded.
Thanks and good luck to all who continue to support our COAL fundraiser by purchasing tickets.
Drawing – Friday, May 15, 2026 – 9:00 PM at the Pennsylvania State Council Convention.
Click HERE for a list of the lucky 2025 winners!
Pope Leo thanks the Knights of Columbus
Click here to read the entire Vatican News article.
Pennsylvania Knights Annual “Football Crazr” Sweeps!
Ticket sales have ended for the 2025 edition of our popular “Football Crazr” Sweepstakes Tickets…But the winning continues! This is a unique sweepstakes that runs for a 10 week period. There are multiple winners and you may even be a winner for losing!
How It Works:
- There are 10 Chances to Win Per Ticket.
- $3,000.00 in Weekly Prizes / $30,000.00 in Total Prizes
- Each ticket provides 4 random Professional Football Teams per week.
- Your “Score” is the Total Number of Points each game per week.
- In other words, the final score of those 4 teams added together (team scores of 21, 24, 7, and 14 would be a total score of 66)
- Prizes are determined by:
- The Highest/Lowest 4-Team Total per week.
Visit the “FUND CRAZR” website to track your standings in the sweepstakes and to learn more about the contest. This sweepstakes starts at game time on November 2, 2025 and ends when the last game is over on January 4, 2026. This program benefits PA Knights of Columbus Charities.
Thank you for supporting our sales this year!
Celebrity Memorabilia Raffle!
Win autographed celebrity memorabilia featuring photos and sports cards complete with Certificates of Authenticity:
- Franco Harris
- Jack Lambert
- Aaron Rogers
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Taylor Swift
Click here to view the celebrity swag.
Cost per chance: $1.00, and are on sale now. Chances may be purchased by contacting any of our Knights or at our ticket sales following all weekend Masses…while supplies last.
The Drawing will be held during our “Breakfast with Santa” on December 14, 2025 at the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish Social Hall. Winner has first choice of memorabilia, with other drawings to follow.
Winners have 30 days to claim their prize, after which all items become the property of Knights of Columbus Council #17278.
Chances were graciously donated by the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.
Small Games of Chance #06021
Life Line Pregnancy & Infant Services Donation Drive
The Knights of Columbus donation drive in support of Bethany Retreat’s Life Line Pregnancy and Infant Services is wrapping up for this year. On Tuesday, October 14th, the baby bassinets used for the collection of donated items will be removed from the front and rear of the church. Donations will still be accepted up to that date, so there is still time to make a contribution. The Life Line donation drive will return in the spring of 2026. The Knights of Columbus wish to thank everyone who donated baby items and cash throughout the summer to this most worthy cause. May God bless you for your generosity! More information on this program may be found by clicking here.
Council Receives Awards for Program Excellence!
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 recognition from among all Knights of Columbus Councils in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the recent 127th Annual State Convention in Pittsburgh. We thank the PA State Council and Brother Fleming for this outstanding honor. Vivat Jesus!
Our 6th annual “40 Cans for Lent” Project has ended!
Click HERE for our 2025 Grand Total!
Deacon Brian Yurky featured in PROCLAIM! Magazine
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!
California Wildfire Disaster Relief
Please CLICK HERE to follow the Donation Link.
Bethany Retreat’s Life Line Pregnancy and Infant Services receives donation
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: SK Charles Saggese, Sr. Ruth Ann, Sr. Suzanne, and Grand Knight Jim Burns
Council Scholarships Awarded!
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 girl received a $250.00 scholarship.
Madeline Bainey receives her award from GK Jim Burns.
Olivia Hutton receives her award from GK Jim Burns.
The Knights would like to wish these two fine young ladies the best of luck in the future. God Bless you both.
“Chance Of A Lifetime” (COAL) 2025 Winners Announced!
Thanks to all who supported our COAL Sweeps!
…And the winners are…
Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 