Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Lenten Fish Frys

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a time of religious reflection and sacrifice as we prepare for Easter Sunday. However one of the ironies of Lent is that while we sacrifice by not eating meat certain days, we have a fish fry, which to me is not really a sacrifice!! A priest at a parish I belonged to years ago once commented that it would be more of a sacrifice to eat a bologna sandwich than to eat lobster on Friday in Lent…..hmmm something to think about.

Anyhow, below are a few upcoming fish frys that you might want to enjoy. Many churches will be having fish fries in the coming weeks, so watch for signs out in front of churches of all faiths as you drive around. For restaurants that offer fish fries, check out www.buffalofishfry.com

Brighton Community Church, 1225 Brighton Road, Tonawanda
Rachel Circle is once again sponsoring a fish fry dinner to benefit the general fund of the church. The dinner will be held Friday February 24th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Tickets will be $9.50 and will be available in advance or at the door. Take-outs will be available. We will also be offering a prize drawing in conjunction with the dinner. Tickets for the drawing will be $1.00 for one chance or $5.00 for 6 and will be available in advance or at the door the night of the dinner.

St. Gregory the Great, 250 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville (next to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital)
All are welcome to attend our Fish Fry Fridays during Lent! Join us February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 4-7 pm in the School Gym. Your choice of Fish or Breaded Shrimp dinner comes with cole slaw, French fries, roll and butter, drinks and homemade desserts! Pre-sale ticket price is $8.00, tickets at the door are $9.00. Dine-in or drive-up and take-out available! Pizza will also be available for children for $1.00 per slice. Afterwards, join us for Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm in the Church.