The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council will be taking part in this year’s Boot Up Philly Volunteer Day 10/24/2026 @ 8:00 AM (Location: St. John's Hospice - 1221 Race St Philadelphia, PA 19107)

SJH’s annual Boot Up Philly event takes place Saturday, October 24 is our annual service day at St. John's Hospice for "BootUp Philly."  This is one of our favorite volunteer days of the year, where we help provide shoes and other winter items for those most in need here in Philadelphia.

We will be arriving at 8:15 AM at St. John's Hospice (1221 Race Street  Philadelphia, PA 19107).  IMPORTANT NOTE: this is a different location from most years as they have shut down access to the Cathedral parking lot.  So DO NOT show up to the Cathedral Basilica in Center City this year.  They will be shutting down a big section of Race Street for this event instead in front of St. John's Hospice.

Parking will be extremely difficult.  I recommend either taking a bus, Uber or walking.  

Gates open at 9:30 AM and we are usually there until about 1:00 PM to help with cleanup.  

All are welcome.  Any amount of time you can volunteer this day will be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please message us.

The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council 283 will be taking part again in the annual Columbus Day/Italian American Heritage Day Parade &Festival

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ARE INVITED TO WALK WITH US

The Mass for the parade is at St. Monica's (2422 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19145) @ 10AM. (optional attendance for brothers)

We will be staging at the corner of Broad and Snyder beginning at 11:30 AM for the parade. We will be presenting the Mother Cabrini statue to South Philadelphia. This is a major event for our council and the South Philadelphia community. Please arrive promptly by 11:30AM.

The parade will process down Broad Street to Marconi Plaza (2800 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145) and into the festival area where our booth will be located

The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council will take part in our first St. Nicholas of Tolentine Mass, Procession & Italian Festival since moving into St. Nick’s Parish

Arrive at 10:00AM, mass will begin at 10:30AM (30 minutes earlier than the usual 11AM mass @ St. Nick’s)

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO WALK WITH US

The Procession will begin immediately following mass. The council will have a booth set-up from end of the procession until 6:10PM (festival runs until 9PM)

Please Join us at The National Shrine of St. Rita’s of Cascia for the Fest Day of St. Rita’s. Volunteers will be needed for: Ushering | Providing Security Presence | Helping with Direction - Please stand by for updated times and events. They are expecting a big crowd and the Knights Presence has been requsted in support to St. Rita’s as a Member of the Round Table Program.

https://www.saintritashrine.org/feast-day

San Salvador Council will be assisting at St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Church setting up the statues of saints for the annual Procession of the Saints and helping clean and prepare the church.

Back by popular demand, Deacon Ed is returning to present on the history of the Rosary. We will discuss what the rosary means in our lives while bringing our own intentions as we pray the rosary together. All are welcome! Please invite family and guests to attend.

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 7 @ 7:00 PM

• Location: St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church Hall

• Address: 712 Montrose St, Philadelphia, PA 19147