Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 invites everyone to come out and see Santa and Mrs. Claus at our “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, December 13^th.  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 in the past, it will truly be a special event featuring the magic of the season and the spirit of community fellowship!  As many of our local folks know, our Santa is the inspiration for a feature film, showing nationally, some of which was shot in our area.  More information on this project (and the official trailer) can be found here. 

“The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence. May His love surround you this holiday season. May you feel God’s presence in the candles that softly spread their glow at Christmas.  May you experience the wonder of His abiding love, as He guides you, through each day of the coming year. This Christmas may God’s Blessings be with you.”  Merry Christmas from our Council to you!

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Follow this link to learn more about the local man who inspired the movie, “Saint Nick of Bethlehem.”

Thank you to everyone who participated in our yearly Football Sweepstakes by supporting our ticket sales. Congratulations in advance to all those lucky winners, and a big shout out of gratitude to everyone who purchased tickets from us!

See you again in the fall of 2027!

Visit the “FUND CRAZR” website to track your standings in the 2026 sweepstakes and to learn more about the contest. A running list of this past season’s winners can be found by clicking here. This program benefits PA Knights of Columbus Charities.

 

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 27th, 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 2027.  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.

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, State College in the fall.  Each student received a $500.00 scholarship.

The Knights would like to wish these two fine, young adults the best of luck in the future.  God Bless you both.

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!

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Win autographed Sports Celebrity Memorabilia complete with Certificates of Authenticity:

• “Mean” Joe GREENE
• “Dr.” Julius ERVING
• Saquon BARKLEY
• Evgeni MALKIN
• T.J. WATT

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 held during our free, Community “Breakfast with Santa” on December 13th, 2026 at the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish Social Hall.

Each winner drawn will have his/her choice of the remaining prizes!

Winners have 30 days to claim their prize, after which all items will remain the property of Knights of Columbus Council #17278.

Tickets were graciously donated by Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.

Small Games of Chance #06021

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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:

• State Faith Award (Faith in Action)
• State Family Award (Faith in Action)
• State Life Award (Faith in Action)
• Council Activities Award
• Public Relations Award

We are grateful to the PA State Council for considering us worthy of this recognition in Program Excellence, and we remain committed to humble service in the spirit of our Order. Vivat Jesus!

We are proud to share our success, and invite you to view our Awards Page.

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 donations as part of its deep-rooted commitment to help save the lives of patients facing illnesses and injuries in this community and across the country. “Saints Peter & Paul Council #17278 is proud to be a part of the Red Cross mission that helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for hospital patients in need. Our organization shares that same humanitarian value to help our neighbors, and we are grateful for the opportunity to host blood drives that will do just that here in our community.” Every day, volunteer blood and platelet donors across the country are needed to help save lives. Blood and platelets are needed for accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease, according to the Red Cross.

Click here to read the entire Vatican News article.