Parishes in central and southern Indiana offer Fish Fry Fridays during Lent

With Fridays being specific days of abstinence from meat during Lent, many parishes in central and southern Indiana will hold a fish fry on one or more Fridays during the Lenten season.

The following Lenten fish fry events were reported to The Criterion:

• St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5-7:30 p.m. Baked or fried fish, oysters or shrimp with two sides, dine in, carry out, adults $11-$12, children $3-$7, sponsored by Men’s Club. Information: 812-282-2290, communications@stanthony-clarksville.com.

• St. Francis Xavier Parish, 101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5-7 p.m. Fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, dinner $10, fish sandwich $8, 8-piece shrimp order $8. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

• St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joe Hill campus, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5-7 p.m. Fried fish, shrimp or baked fish, fries, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, cheese pizza, dessert table, dine in, carry out, drive through, dinner $14, sandwich and side $10, sandwich $8. Information: 812-246-2512.

• St. Jude School cafeteria, 5353 McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Feb. 24 and March 10 from 4-7 p.m., dinners include fish filets, grilled cheese, French fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potatoes, water, lemonade or tea, freewill donation, Boy Scout Troop 51 fundraiser. Information: 317-752-2829.

• St. Matthew the Apostle Parish Gym, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Feb. 24, March 10 and 17 from 5-7:30 p.m. Dinner prices $10. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.

• St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Dinners ($11.50-$16) include choice from seven entrées, two sides, soda, bread and dessert; entrée only $11.50-$13.75; side orders á la carte $1-$4; delivery available for six orders or more. Information: 317-632-9349, stritacatholicindpls@gmail.com.

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