Generous portions of baked and fried catfish, vinegar slaw, green beans, hush puppies and onion rings from Holy Rosary’s fish fry.
Lately I’ve noticed a few search hits to my 2009 compilation of Lenten fish fries, so I thought I’d post an updated version for this year. My last two trips to church were for a wedding and a funeral, so I’m not exactly your model congregant. But as I said last time, Lenten fish fries are welcome to anyone. They don’t check for a Certificate of Catholicism at the door and the money goes to charitable causes, so why not? The fish is usually pretty good, too.
So, without further ado:
Holy Rosary, Park Ave. just west of the Mt. Moriah intersection in East Memphis
Every Friday during Lent, 6-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria
$8/adult $6/child $25/family; fried and baked catfish available.
This is the one I usually go to because a) it’s closest to my house and b) they have really cheap canned beer. Get there early because there is always a line. Also, parking kinda sucks.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Central at Belvedere in Midtown
Every Friday during Lent following the Stations of the Cross, which is at 5:30. There are 14 stations so I’d say get there at about 6:30. Presented by the Knights of Columbus. Their Web site and bulletin don’t provide more detail than that, so if you know more, please post in comments.
Church of the Incarnation, Collierville, on Bray Station north of Poplar
Every Friday except Good Friday, 5-7 p.m.
All-you-can-eat soup, salad, baked potato bar; fried, batter-fried and baked fish, hushpuppies, vegetables, mac & cheese, desserts and drinks
$8/adult $4/child $30 max per family.
Proceeds benefit Youth Ministry Pilgrimages and other community causes; sponsored by the KofC
I’ve never been to this one but I have to say it sounds pretty appetizing. They always do it up fancy out there in the ‘burbs.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Germantown, Poplar at Kimbrough
Feb 19 and 26, Mar. 12 and 19, starting at 5 p.m. in St. Therese Hall (or as they called it in my day, the “Great Hall”)
All-you-can eat catfish for $9.50 or all-you-can-eat pizza for $4.50
Presented by the Men’s Club and benefitting the “youth of our parish”
Even though it’s kinda steep – I think it’s because they cater their food – I got love for OLPH’s Fish Fry. My dad was in the Men’s Club and they are some rad folks.
Church of the Resurrection, Hickory Hill
I’ve never been here so here’s a map. These folks are mixing it up with a ravioli dinner. Not sure if it’s a weekly thing, but there is one tonight (2/19) at 7:30. St. Paul’s in Whitehaven is also getting creative with a soup supper following their 6 p.m. stations, but their bulletin doesn’t give many details.
St. Ann Bartlett, Stage Road in Bartlett
This appears to be weekly. $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Dinner starts at 6:00pm and ends at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. I attended Mass a few times here when I was living at the Arbors and it’s a pretty nice church. I can’t speak for the cafeteria though.
St. Francis of Assissi, Corner of Chimneyrock and Germantown Rd. in Cordova
5:00-6:45 p.m. in the Family Life Center, sponsored by the KofC; I assume weekly
$7/adult $3/child $25 max per family.
St. Louis Church, White Station at Shady Grove in East Memphis
5-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria, Feb. 19 and 26 and March 19. Sponsored by the Men’s Club
Parking is pretty tough at this one too.
St. Patrick’s, Fourth and Pontotoc right by the FedExForum downtown
Every Friday during Lent from 5-7:30 p.m.
$7 with vegetarian options available. It looks like they show a film too, from 6:45 -8:15. That’s not enough time to screen the Passion of the Christ, which is encouraging.
St. William’s, 4932 Easley Avenue in Millington
According to their Facebook page, every Friday of Lent from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Sponsored by the KofC.
Again, if you have more details on any of these or on one held by the many parishes with dismal web presences, please leave any relevant info in the comments.
I miss helping Coach Dave with the tickets at the OLPH fish fries! They have grilled catfish still too- an excellent healthier option.