![]() ![]() The sides vary at locations and can include french fries, mac n’ cheese, and coleslaw. The standard fare is fish, of course, which is most often fried, although some locations offer baked versions. They took what they learned and developed and shared it with many other parishes in town.”Įvery fish fry is unique. “In 1980 a group of Men’s Club members went to Carroll, Iowa’s parish to learn about their fish fry. “It is the first of its kind in Omaha,” Fitzgerald said. Holy Name, located at 2901 Fontenelle Boulevard, was one of the first churches to host a fish fry in the city. Around 2005, I decided I’d start volunteering instead of just going for fun.” In 2004 I moved back to Omaha from Washington, D.C., and I would attend them as a patron. “I grew up going to Holy Name’s fish fry since I was a toddler,” he said. ![]() Photo by Tom Searl/Nebraska News Service. A large crowd lines up outside of Holy Name for the fish fry on Friday, April 8, 2022. The history and tradition of fish fries in Nebraska is one thing that makes them special, according to Downey Fitzgerald, president of the Holy Name Men’s Club, which puts on the popular Holy Name fish fry in north Omaha. “It was really an eye-opener for me so I joined and have been pretty active ever since.” “I just saw how much service work they do for the community and for the Church and for other communities,” Wallingford said. Wallingford said he decided to join the Knights after he saw the impact that the organization had and has been helping put on St. John’s, like many parishes, the Knights of Columbus organize the fish fries. We include everybody in our fish fries.”Īt St. ![]() “We (the Knights of Columbus) decided to bring the parties closer together to create a family atmosphere. “The purpose of our fish fry is not to make money,” Wallingford said. John the Apostle Catholic Church, which offers a drive-through fish fry every Friday of Lent, except Good Friday. Fish fries, which are open to anyone, are popular for those who follow the Lenten rule of not consuming meat on Fridays.Īlthough raising money through fish fries for the parishes is critical, the importance of bringing people together can’t be stated enough, said Steve Wallingford, who helps at Lincoln’s St. “Losing our fish fry hurt our community on a personal, social, emotional, spiritual level, as well as the financial level,” said Maureen Hoy, principal at Mary Our Queen Catholic School in Omaha.īut the fish fries are back this year, and churches and schools are packing them in during Lent, which for Catholics, is the period for penance, suggested by Christ’s 40 days in the desert. Pickup at 610 Raintree Trail, 5 pm ’til they run out.On Friday afternoons and evenings during the season of Lent, many Catholic schools and organizations in Nebraska hold fish fries that help raise money, but more importantly, create a sense of community.Īnd that’s something that’s been missing ever since the pandemic. Includes fish, potato salad, coleslaw, and bread. 600 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette.įish plates are $9 every Friday during lent except Good Friday. Condiments, utensils & soft drinks are available. Fried catfish filets, coleslaw, and potato salad, $10 each. Pickup at 4131 W Congress St, Lafayette.Įxcludes Good Friday, 5 to 7 pm or ’til they run out. Friday, February 24th thru Friday, March 31, 2023.įried fish, homemade potato salad, homemade coleslaw, and buttered bread for $10. Little Shepherds Preschool will sell treats, also. 70501.ĥ:30 pm – 7 pm or while food lasts $12 for fried catfish, French fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw. Adams Ave., Rayne.Ĭatfish po’boy with chips $8 Fridays during Lent. Every Friday during Lent except Good Friday. Includes fried catfish, fries, coleslaw, and Hawaiian roll. With the advent of the Lenten season, here come the Friday fish fry all over Acadiana. ![]()
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