Welcome!

The Saints Simon and Jude Knights of Columbus Council #11564 is a men's Catholic organization focused on the Four Principles of the Order, that of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We pride ourselves as Catholic men in promoting these Four Pillars of strength by providing our time, talent and a dedicated commitment to Six service areas:

The Catholic Church and Priests (Our Faith);
The Family (Our Core Foundation);
The Youth (Our Future);
Our Brother Knights (To Believe In Each Other);
Pro Life (That Life Is Sacred); and
The Community (To Reach Out To Others).

DECEMBER 2025

Friday, December 5th

Tony D's BINGO

Meehan Center - Doors open at 6:00 PM
Games start promptly at 7:00 PM

Friday, December 5th

Two Hearts Devotion

Communion of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Begins at 7:30 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel

Monday, December 8th

National Night of Prayer for Life

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Church

Tuesday, December 9th

Officers' Planning Meeting

7:00 PM - Virtual Only

Friday, December 12th

Council Christmas Dinner

Charlotte's Restaurant in Newtown Square
6:00 PM Cash Bar
7:15 PM Dinner

Sunday, December 14th

Hospitality Sunday

Immediately following 9:30 AM Mass
Meehan Center

Monday, December 15th

Monthly Council Meeting

7:00 PM in Meehan Center & Virtual

All Around The Council

Coats For Kids

The SSJ Knights delivered 144 brand new warm coats to St. Veronica parish in North Philadelphia and to the IHM Sisters at the Villa Maria House in Malvern through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program.

CLICK HERE FOR COATS FOR KIDS PHOTOS

Warm Coat Drive

The SSJ Knights collected hundreds of warm coats & sweaters during the 2025 Warm Coat Drive. The coats & sweaters were delivered to the Casa del Carmen Catholic Services Center in North Philadelphia on Saturday, December 6th.

Thank you for your generous support of our Warm Coat Drive in helping those less fortunate in the coming winter months.

STAR Council Award

Our Council earned the STAR Award for the 2024-2025 Fraternal Year.

Pictured above is PGK Jim McCarry receiving the award from Pennsylvania State Warden Michael Yuknek (left) and District Deputy Al Fonash (right)

STAR Awards recognize outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, programming, and overall operations. Earning a STAR Award is the marker of a high preforming Knights of Columbus unit and the goal to which every council should strive.