Council 867—Lancaster, PA
2026 Council Photo Albums
WELCOME TO THE NEWEST
BROTHER KNIGHTS OF COUNCIL 867
Congratulations to these families who have received the 2026 Knights of Columbus Council 867 Family of the Year Award from their home parishes—the four Catholic Churches served by Council 867 within the City of Lancaster, PA. This award is presented to families who exemplify Christian family values and consistently demonstrate them in their daily lives.
Efforts to Ensure Successful
Wreaths Across America
Event Recognized
Ed Sutton (left) receives a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding fundraising efforts for the December Wreaths Across America event from John Bart, Treasurer, at the Council 867 October meeting.
Our Grand Knight, Jim Carr, was also recognized for his organization of the very successful Special Bingo that benefitted Wreaths Across America.
SPECIAL BINGO to benefit WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
September 27, 2026
What a great turnout of players and volunteers for this special Bingo! Council 867 is very grateful to all who braved the rainy weather to have some fun and support this great cause. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for their $1,000 donation and a most special thanks to all the volunteers who donated items, sold tickets, worked the games, cooked the food, worked the kitchen and did whatever necessary to make it such a success. Thank you to all! (click photo for full screen view and control)
Having something to eat before the games begin.
2026 SOCCER CHALLENGE
September 20, 2026
Council 867 held its annual Soccer Challenge at St. Leo the Great Soccer Field, Lancaster, PA. District 115 Soccer Challenge followed. Winners move on to Central East Regional Championships on Oct. 24 at St. Joan of Arc in Hummelstown. Thanks to all who participated, their families and to all the volunteers who came out to help with this event. A special thank you to St Leo’s for the use of their field.
Thanks to all who volunteered in working this event (l to r): Bill Saporetti, Bob Rhoads, Ed Sutton, Joe Kullmann, Bill Childs, Jim Carr, Al Ricci and official scorekeeper, Denise Ricci.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH PICNIC
September 5, 2026
Council 867 was pleased to host the St Anthony’s Picnic on Saturday, September 5 at the Columbus Association Hall. Great turnout for the event and good time was had by all!
Greetings and getting the food service table ready for the great food to arrive.
Getting settled in with good company.
Parishioners with last names beginning with N through Z outdid themselves with these desserts. So much and delicious!
Greetings and getting the food service table ready for the great food to arrive.
WORKS OF MERCY PROGRAM
APPRECIATION DINNER
July 27, 2026
Members of Council 867 served dinner for youth participating in the week’s WORKS OF MERCY program, hosted by St. Mary's Church. Youth from more than 15 Diocesan parishes came together for the annual Works of Mercy Week to worship, pray and provide help with service projects. More than 100 young adults participated in this great program for the week.
Works of Mercy youth line up to receive their meal.
Over 80 of the Works of Mercy youth attended the dinner. Knights were glad to see them.
Thank you to these Knights who prepared and served this appreciation dinner.
Works of Mercy youth line up to receive their meal.
COMMUNITY MEALS
September 11, 2026
867 Knights assist St. Mary Catholic Church's Community Meal ministry three times each year. They prepare and serve a dinner meal for all in need. The most recent meal was prepared and served on Friday, September 11, 2026. We can always use an extra hand with this project. Please consider helping us.
We thank the Knights, family with friends team who worked the September 11 dinner. Brother Knight Jim Schoeplein deserves our immense gratitude for his hard work and dedication in preparing the meal which served over 120 members of the Lancaster community. Thank you Jim.
867 Knights, wives and friends who assisted with meal prep and serving.
Many owe much thanks to Knight, Jim Schoeplein, chairman of the 9/11 Community Meal who purchased the food and prepared the meal for others in need. Thank you, Jim.
867 Knights, wives and friends who assisted with meal prep and serving.
January 2026
Crew of Knights, family and friends
who worked the first Community Meal
of 2026.
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
Leaving St. Joseph Catholic Church, walking down the hill on Vine Street.
Fourth Degree Honor Guard processor and Brother Knights who served as crossing guards controlling traffic at street intersections.
June 13, 2026
Each year Council 867 supports the Padre Pio Prayer Group's Eucharistic Procession through the City of Lancaster, financially, with crossing guard manpower and processors. The route of the procession is from St. Joseph’s to St. Mary’s to Penn Square; to the Lancaster County Courthouse and to San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, where it ends—about one mile long.
CHILDREN'S EASTER PARTY
March 28, 2026
Council 867 enjoyed hosting an Easter Party for children that, of course, featured the Easter Egg Hunt directed by Easter Bunny, himself, plus other games. Knights Council 867, the Columbus Association, and the Ladies Auxiliary worked hard and generously to make this event so memorable and fun.
The Easter Bunny welcomes all to the party, especially the children.
The ever-favorite egg spoon race.
Knights of Columbus Council 867 and the Easter Bunny thank all the volunteers who helped make this Easter party so enjoyable.
The Easter Bunny welcomes all to the party, especially the children.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IRISH DINNER
March 14, 2026
In honor or St. Patrick, Council 867 prepared and hosted a special Irish Dinner with all proceeds going toward the renovations of St. Anthony's Hall at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Council 867 thanks all the volunteers and attendees for helping to make this event so successful.
A festively dressed group!
St. Mary's Youth Group helps the Knights at the serving table.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
February 28, 2026
Council 867 attended the Special Olympic Plunge in York. It was a fantastic event, and we were especially proud to have our very own financial secretary, Al Ricci, take the plunge into those chilly waters. Congratulations to Al for bravely stepping up for such a great cause! Thank you as well to everyone who helped make our donation to the Special Olympics possible.
Post-plunge, Al is grateful for sunshine.
Even more grateful for the warmth of the sun.
Great day for such a special event! Thank you to all who sponsored 867 and Al.
Post-plunge, Al is grateful for sunshine.