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Catholic Telegraph presents annual Lenten dining guide

ARCHDIOCESE — Pizza is available all year-round, but it’s usually only during Lent that one can indulge in a tradition unique to the Midwest — fish fries. Individuals and families can eat inexpensively and well while socializing at the same time.

We’ve put together a guide to area fish fries; they’re divided by deanery. So take the time during the 40 days of Lent to enjoy some fish with your fellow parishioners.

CATHEDRAL DEANERY

St. Boniface Parish, 4305 Pitts Ave., Cincinnati, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), Feb. 8-March 14, 5-7 p.m. Fried or baked fish, cheese pizza, shrimp basket, baked macaroni and cheese, French fries, stewed tomatoes, string beans, coleslaw, applesauce, desserts and drinks; dinners $7-$7.50/adults, $5.50/children.

St. Leo Parish, Baltimore Ave., North Fairmount, Fridays, Feb. 8, 22 and March 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Fish, pizza; $6.25/dinner, less for seniors and children. Dine in or carry out after 4 p.m.: 513-921-1044, ext. 33.

ST. ANDREW DEANERY

St. John Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, every Friday Feb. 8-March 15, 4:30-8 p.m. Fish dinners, $6; fish sandwiches, $3.50 or 3/$10; pizza, 50 cents; macaroni cheese, green beans, French fries, $1 each; beer, $2; other beverages, $1; and desserts. Dine in and carry-out: 513-777-6433.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Road, Liberty Township, every Friday Feb. 8-March 14 (except Good Friday), 4:30-8 p.m. Beer-battered or baked cod, shrimp or seafood combo, soft drinks and beer. Kids’ meal and carry-out available: 513-777-4322.

St. Columban Parish, 894 Oakland Road, Loveland, every Friday during Lent, 5-8 p.m. Fish dinners ($6.50) and sandwiches ($4.50), shrimp dinners ($7), salmon dinners ($8.75), gourmet salads ($4.50); sides of French fries, baked potatoes, salads and macaroni and cheese. Dine in and carry out; drive-through option. Information: 513-683-0105.

St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon, Fridays, Feb. 8-March 14, 5-7 p.m. Fish, French fries, roll, coleslaw, salad, desserts, drinks; $7.50/adults, $5/children & seniors, $40 maximum for families.

St. Vincent Ferrer, 7754 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Fridays, Feb. 15-March 14, 5:30-8 p.m. Cod dinners/ sandwiches, green beans, coleslaw, hugh puppies, French fries, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, pizza; dine in or carry-out: 513-791-9030.

All Saints Parish, Marge Schott Parish Center, 8939 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 5-7:30 p.m. Grilled salmon and tilapia, pizza, French fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, salad, coleslaw, applesauce; dine in or carry-out.

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Boosters,7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Fridays of Lent except Good Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fried or baked fish, Papa John’s pizza, choice of two sides: macaroni and cheese, French fries, coleslaw, applesauce, hush puppies, salad and dessert and beverages. Information: 513-388-4182.

St. Cecilia Boosters, 3105 Madison Road, Oakley, Fridays, Feb. 8-March 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m., school cafeteria. Fried fish on bun, $5; baked fish or fried shrimp, $6; cheese pizza, cheese sticks, baked potatoes, desserts. Dine in or carry out: 513-871-5757.

St. Margaret of Cortona/Prince of Peace School, 600 Murray Ave., Cincinnati, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 5:30-7:30 p.m., fried and baked fish dinners with two sides, $7; side include mac and cheese, fries, onion rings, coleslaw, salad, baked potatoes and hush puppies. Carry-out available.

Our Lord Christ the King Parish and Cardinal Pacelli School, 927 Ellison Ave., Cincinnati, Fridays, March 7 and 14, 5-8 p.m., school cafeteria. Clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, shrimp Caesar salad, grilled cheese, green beans, pizza, ice cream, desserts; $8/adults, $6/seniors, $4/children. Information: 513-321-1048.

ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY

St. Antoninus Boy Scout Troop 614, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, in the church undercroft, Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent, 5-7 p.m. Fish dinner, $5.25; shrimp dinner, $6.75; grilled salmon dinner, $7.25; pizza dinner, $4.50; include two side dishes; drinks and desserts; a la carte items available. Dine in or carry-out: 513-922-5400.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Westwood, Boy Scout Troop 471, Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent, 4-7 p.m. Fish and crab cake sandwiches, $2.25-$4.50; fried cod fillet, baked salmon, crab cake and shrimp platters, $4.25; kids’ meals $3.; cheese sticks, fried mushrooms, pizza bread, grilled cheese, coleslaw, green beans, French fries and macaroni cheese; desserts; seniors’ early-bird special 4-5 p.m.: 513-922-0715.

St. Catharine Parish, Fischer and Wunder, Westwood, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 4:30-7 p.m. Fried fish, shrimp, French fries, dessert and homemade soups.

St. Martin Parish at Harvest Home Park, Cheviot, by Scout Troop 601, Fridays, Feb. 22, March 7 and 21, 5-7 p.m. Baked or fried cod, shrimp, pizza, macaroni and cheese, fries, green beans and baked potatoes, desserts; dine in or carry-out.

Our Lady of Victory Boy Scout Troop 909, 808 Neeb Road, Delhi Township, Friday, March 21, 4-7 p.m. Baked or fried fish sandwich, shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, desserts and beverage, pizza. $5/dinner, $1.25/slice of pizza. Phone orders: 513-347-2074.

ST.MARGARET MARY DEANERY

St. James Parish, 3565 Hubble Road, White Oak, Fridays, Feb. 8-March 14, 4:30-8 p.m. Fried fish, $6; baked fish, $6.50; fish and chips basket, $6.50; pizza, $2/slice; fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, desserts, coffee, beer and pop. Dine in or carry-out: 513-741-5300.

Madonna Council, K of C, 7700 Seward Ave., Mt. Healthy, Friday, Feb. 1, Ash Wednesday, and every Friday during Lent, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked or fried cod, fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potato, coleslaw, green beans, desserts. Dine in or carry-out.

Corpus Christi Parish, 2014 Springdale Road, New Burlington, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 4:30-7 p.m. Fish dinners, shrimp, soup, grilled cheese, cheese sticks, bread sticks, desserts; dine in or carry-out: 513-825-0618.

St. Theresa Little Flower, 5560 Kirby Road, Cincinnati, Fridays, Feb. 8 and March 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fish/shrimp dinners, spaghetti, pizza, Klosterman rye bread, macaroni and cheese, cheese sticks, desserts; $6/adults, special prices for seniors and children.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 19 Farragut Road, Cincinnati, Fridays, Feb, 15, 29 and March 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Baked or fried cod platters, baked salmon, fried fish sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, French fries, boiled potatoes, green beans, cheese pizza, baked goods, beverages; children’s menu available. Dine in or carry-out. Information: 513-825-8626.

St. John Neumann Parish, 12191 Mill Road, Pleasant Run, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 5-7:30 p.m. Baked fish dinner or fish sandwich dinner/$7, shrimp/$9, fries or onion rings, coleslaw, applesauce, side salad, vegetable lasagna, spaghetti, grilled cheese, pizza, dinner salad, nachos, desserts and beverages.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 9375 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Fridays, Feb. 22 and 29, March 7 and 14, 6-10 p.m. Fried and baked fish, shrimp basket, French fries, pizza and beer.

St. Matthias Parish, 1050 Kemper Road, Forest Park, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), 5-7 p.m. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, French fries, rice, slaw, macaroni and cheese, applesauce, green beans., grilled cheese, tomato Florentine or potato soup and clam chowder; dinners $4-$7. Information: 513-851-1930.

St. John the Baptist, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, Fridays of Lent, Feb. 8-March 14, 4:30-7 p.m., in school cafeteria. Dine in or drive-through carry-out. Information: 513-385-8010.

Kolping Society, 10235 Mill Road, Cincinnati, Fridays, Feb. 8-March 14, 6-7:30 p.m. $7/baked or fried fish, bread, French fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert, pizza, beverages. Raffle drawings and music. Dine in or carry-out.

DAYTON DEANERY

Men’s Club of St. Francis of Assisi, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Friday, Feb. 15, 5-7:30 p.m.; adults only, 7:30-11 p.m. Donations: $13/adults; $7/children 6-12; children under 6 free. Fish, French fries, coleslaw, baked beans, chicken strips and more. Casino games, raffles, bingo and more begin at 8 p.m. Information: 937-433-1013.

St. John’s Council 5129 Knights of Columbus, at St. John Church, 753 S. Hyatt St., Tipp City, Fridays, Feb. 8 and 22, March 7, 5-7 p.m. Baked or fried cod, grilled cheese, French fries, baked potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, apple sauce, desserts and beverages; $8/adults, $5/children 6-12. Information: 937-667-3419.

Knights of Columbus, St. John’s Council 5129, at St. John Church banquet hall, Fridays, Feb. 8 and 22, March 7, 5-7 p.m. Baked or fried cod, grilled cheese, French fries, baked potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, apple sauce, desserts and beverages. $8/adults, $4/children 6-12.

Incarnation School, 7415 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, Friday, March 14. Fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, beer, wine, soft drinks; $12/person, $15/at the door; Carry-out 5-6:30 p.m.; eat in 7 p.m.-midnight (adults only): 937-433-1188, ext. 206.

K of C Friday Night Lenten Dinner, Marian Manor, 6050 Dog Leg Road, Dayton, Fridays of Lent, Feb. 8-March 14. Fish and fries, salad, vegetable; $6/adults, $3.50/children, no more than $18/families.

Holy Family Church hall, E. 5th and Findlay sts., Dayton, Saturday, March 1, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $10/in advance, $12/at the door, 937-256-5633.

Holy Trinity Church, 266 Bainbridge St., Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 23, 7-11 p.m., carry-out 4-6 p.m. Tickets: 937-228-1223.

HAMILTON DEANERY

Queen of Peace Parish athletic club, 2550 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Friday, Feb. 8, 4-8 p.m., baked or fried fish, cheese pizza, French fries, macaroni and cheese, applesauce, coleslaw, desserts and drinks; $8/adults, $5/children, under five free.

Fairfield Knights of Columbus Father Roettle Council at Sacred Heart School cafeteria, Nilles and River roads, Fairfield, Fridays, Feb. 8 and 22, March 7, 5:30-8 p.m., fish and shrimp dinners, dine in or carry-out: 513-858-4218.

St. Aloysius Men’s Society, 3350 Chapel Road, Shandon, Fridays, Feb. 8, 22 and March 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cod sandwich dinners with green beans, fries, coleslaw, grilled cheese, pizza, desserts; dine in or carry-out. Forest Rangers Grocery Bingo March 7 at 7:30 p.m.

ST. MARTIN DEANERY

The Men of St. Joseph, St. Mary Church, St. Rt. 125, Bethel, every Friday through March 14, 5-8 p.m. Baked or fried fish, shrimp, grilled cheese, French fries, macaroni and cheese, beverages and home-made pies and cakes. Dine in and carry-out: 513-734-4041.

St. Peter Church Men’s Club, 1192 Bethel-New Richmond Road, New Richmond, Fridays of Lent from Feb. 8-March 21, 5-7:30 p.m. Fried cod, French fries or macaroni; baked cod with tossed salad and baked potato; grilled cheese; desserts, drinks. Eat in or carry out.

ST. MARYS DEANERY

Knights of Columbus Council 1800, 129 N. Vine St., Celina, Fridays of Lent, 5-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat pollock/$6.50, baked cod/$7.50, shrimp/$6.50, salad bar, baked potato or French fries.

SIDNEY DEANERY

St. Patrick Parish, 409 E. Main St., Troy, Fridays, Feb. 15, 22 and 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish, fries, choice of slaw or applesauce, dinner roll, dessert, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; $9/adults, $6/seniors, $5/children (under 6 free).

SPRINGFIELD DEANERY

St. Mary of the Woods Parish, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 4378, Fridays, Feb. 8, 29 and March 21, 4:30-7 p.m., cost/$7.

Knights of Columbus Council 6144, Sacred Heart Parish, 205 West Lake Ave., New Carlisle, Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), Feb. 8-March 14. Fried or baked cod, grilled cheese, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, salad, beverages, pie or cake; $10/adults, $9/seniors, $5/children 6-12 (under 6 free).