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Pope Leo thanks the Knights of Columbus
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Life Line Baby Formula Drive
The Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus has partnered with Life Line Pregnancy and Infant Services in support of their annual Baby Formula Drive. This year, our parish hall has been designated as the official collection point for our area. The Drive will run from September 1st through the 26th. All donations will be collected using the specially marked drop-off box located just outside the main entrance to the parish hall.
(Baby formula donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday during this period between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.)
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!
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.
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California Wildfire Disaster Relief
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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.
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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.
Easter 2024
2024 “Strength in Christ” Men’s Conference
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.
Thank You, Kephart’s ACE Hardware!
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!
Happy Father’s Day!
Tempus Fugit…Memento Mori
Council Distributes Easter Baskets
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!
Tempus Fugit…Memento Mori
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 our brothers by placing these redesigned markers on their gravesites this May. Stay tuned…more information about this project (plus a few “sneak peek” pics) will be posted in the coming weeks. Tempus Fugit…Memento Mori.
Thank You, Kephart’s ACE Hardware
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!