2010 Friday Night Fish Fries in Kansas City!

Tuesday was Mardi Gras. Which means that Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. Which means that Lent is here. For practicing Catholics, it means 40 days of complying with Lenten regulations – the most notable being “no meat on Fridays”. I won’t bore you with the history behind this. Suffice it to say, though, the rule has spawned the mother of all church fundraisers – the Lenten Friday Night Fish Fry at many of Kansas City’s Catholic churches.

For Catholics, the church fish fry is an easy way to follow the rules without cooking fish at home. For EVERYONE, the church fish fry is great fun, good food and LOTS of fantastic neighbors and friends. Why not find one near you, pack up the kids and close your kitchen for the night?

Here’s the end-all, be-all list of 2010 Kansas City Area Catholic Church Fish Fries:

Kansas

Immaculate Conception Church, Louisburg –  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) in the church hall (south entrance), 606 S. Elm, Louisburg.

Church of the Nativity, Leawood – 5pm to 7:30pm, each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) in the parish hall at 119th and Mission, Leawood. Cost is: $9 for adults ($4 extra for shrimp); $5 for children 5-12 years old; children under 4 eat free. Family dinner price is $35 for fish and $50 for shrimp.

Holy Rosary Church, 22779 Metcalf, Wea – fish and shrimp dinners on all Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children; and $13 for shrimp.

St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roeland Park –  in the St. Agnes School cafeteria, 5130 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, from Feb. 26 to March 26. Prices range from $5 for under 12 yrs to $9.50 for adults. Cheese pizza is also available.

Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee – fish fry buffet every Friday during Lent from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church (Monticello and Johnson Dr.). Cost is: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 4 to 12; children under 3 eat free. Pizza is available at $1 per slice.

Holy Spirit, Overland Park – Lenten seafood dinners every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hall, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park. Cost is: adults – shrimp and fish, $13; adults – fish, $8; children, ages 4 to 10, $4; children, under 4, $1.

St. Patrick Parish, 94th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kan – Lenten fish dinners every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m.

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park – Friday Lenten dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday). Cost is: $8 for adults (12 and older); $5 for children ages 5 to 11; and free for children 4 and under.

St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood – Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 6:45 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church – all-you-can-eat fish fry March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church hall, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City Kan. Cost is: $7.50 for adults; $7 for seniors; and $6.50 for children under 12.

Shawnee Knights of Columbus – boiled shrimp dinners each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Knights’ hall, 11221 Johnson Dr., Shawnee (next to St. Joseph Church). For more information, call Mike Reichmier at (913) 927-5558, Tom Zarda Jr. at (913) 962-1093, or Rich Hathorne at (913) 248-8278.

Sacred Heart Parish, Tonganoxie – Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is: $7.50 for adults; $3 for youth ages 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under.

St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village – big shrimp blowout dinner on March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. The all-you-can-eat dinner will be served in the school cafeteria, 7241 Mission Rd., with a cash bar available.

Holy Angels Parish, Basehor – Lenten fish fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at the parish hall, 15438 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor.

Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park – Lenten fish dinners on March 12 and 19 at 6 p.m. in the church hall.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 2910 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. – boiled and fried shrimp/fish dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on March 19. Cost is: $12 for a large shrimp dinner; $8 for a medium shrimp dinner; and $6 for a fish dinner. For carryouts, call (913) 677-2069.

Holy Trinity, Lenexa – all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner on March 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the parish center. Tickets are: $15 for adults; $5 for children 6-12; $8 for adult cheese pizza (higher at the door).

Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood – Feb. 19, from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Advance ticket sales only.

Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park – Lenten fish fries each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) in the lower level of the church. All you can eat. Cost is: $8 for ages 12 and older; $4 for children 5-11; and children 4 and under eat free.

Good Shepherd, Shawnee – 5 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday of Lent (except Good Friday) in Seuferling Hall at the church, 12800 W. 75th St. Cost is: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors (60+); $4 for children 12 and under; and children 5 and under eat free.

Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, KS – Fridays from 5pm to 7pm; shrimp, catfish, white fish, cheese pizza and more

Missouri

St. Jude Catholic Church, 2001 S. Broadway, Oak Grove – Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m., Feb. 19, March 5, March 19,

Church of the Santa Fe, 231 S. Sibley St. , Buckner – Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Fridays in Lent beginning Feb. 19,  Deep fried or baked fish, side dishes, desserts, beverages. All you can eat. Free will donation.

Annunciation Parish, 705 N. Jefferson, Kearney – Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Fridays in Lent beginning Feb. 19. Fish, shrimp, soup, sides, desserts, soft drinks.

Knights of Columbus #4962 Fish Fry, 5101 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown – Fridays in Lent beginning Feb. 19, 5-7:30 p.m., Baked and Fried fish, all you can eat (in house only). $9/Adults, $7/ 13 and over, $4.50/children 5-12, under 5 eat free. For more information, call (816) 356-4962.

Knights of Columbus 4387 Fish Dinners, 5111 East 112th Terrace, Kansas City – Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, 5:30 p.m.  Shrimp or grilled salmon dinners, $10 for 1/2 pound shrimp or salmon, $15 for pound shrimp or salmon.

St. Elizabeth Church, 75th and Main, Kansas City – Fish Fries, 5-8 p.m., Feb.19 and March 26, Seton Hall. $10/adults, $5/ children 4-12, $30/family of 5+. All you can eat fish, hush puppies, sides, water, tea, and lemonade, desserts. Adult beverages available.

Guardian Angels cafeteria, 4240 Mercier, Kansas City – Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Feb. 26 and March 5,  $6. Fried or baked fish, sides, dessert, coffee or punch (pop, beer or wine available for a donation).

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive (west side of church), Kansas City – Knights of Columbus Fish Fries, Feb. 19, March 5 and March 19, 4-8 p.m.,  $7/adults, $3.50/children 12 and under.

St. Ann Church, 10113 E. Lexington, Independence – Famous Fish Dinners Feb. 19 – March 26, 4:30 – 8 p.m.  Boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, whole channel catfish, catfish fillets, side dishes, drinks included. Dinners: $7.50 to $9.75. Fish sandwich with fries $4.

Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 92 Hwy and Commercial, Smithville – Fish and Shrimp Dinners, Fridays in Lent beginning Feb. 19, 5-7:30 p.m.  Fried or baked fish, fried shrimp, combination plate, sides. Home made desserts available. Call ahead for take out (816) 532-4344.

Our Lady of the Presentation Parish 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit – Fish Fry, Fridays during Lent, 5-7:30 p.m., All-you-care-to-eat buffet: baked cod, fried tilapia or butterfly shrimp, baked potato and salad bar, cole slaw and more. Dessert available for donation. $9/adults, $4/children 4-10. Under 4 and over 90 free!

Coronation of Our Lady 13000 Bennington, Grandview – Fish Fry, 4:30-7p.m., Feb. 19 and 26, March 19 and 26,  $7/adults, $4/kids 5-10. Fried or baked catfish filets, side dishes, meatless spaghetti, bread and butter, coffee and iced tea.

St. James Church/School, 309 S. Stewart Road, Liberty – Feb.26, March 12, March 26. Served 5 – 8p.m. school gymnasium,  Dinners start at $8/adults and $4/ children. Fried catfish, baked tilapia, hot spiced boiled shrimp, cheese pizza, and our made-to-order pasta bar. Dine in or take-out.

Holy Trinity Parish, 407 Cherry Street, Weston – Fish Fry, 5-7:30pm., March 5,  Fried fish, side dishes, bread, dessert and beverage,$7/ adults, $4/ children 6-12, 5 and under free. Carryout available.

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish hall, 6415 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone – Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., Feb. 26 and March 26,  Fish or shrimp, dine in or take out.

St. Therese Little Flower Parish hall, 5814 Euclid, Kansas City – Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Feb. 26; Noon- 6 p.m., March 12 and 26.  Fried or baked catfish, spaghetti, green beans and roll, $8/dinner.

St. Therese North, 7207 Highway 9, Kansas City North – Fish Fry, Fridays, 5pm to 7pm in Parish & Education Center

Nativity of Mary Parish School cafeteria, 10010 E. 40 Hwy, Independence – Fish Fry, 4 p.m., Fridays in Lent Feb. 19 – March 19.  $7- $9/adults, $4/children 6 – 12, under 6 free. Whole Catfish, Breaded Fish Fillets, Breaded Shrimp, Boiled Shrimp, Salmon Croquettes, and Crab Cakes, two sides, coleslaw, cornbread, coffee and/or tea.

St. Gabriel Parish, 4737 N. Cleveland Ave., Kansas City – Fish Fry, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Feb.19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26. Menu: Whole fresh catfish 13 oz./Catfish nuggets or Catch of the Day & other specials, sides, bread & butter, dessert, coffee or iced tea, $6-9 depending on entrée. Children under 12 Catfish Nuggets $6. Catch of the Day, Feb.19: Salmon patties with creamed peas, $9 or Tequila fish taco (3) $6.

Visitation, 51st & Main, Kansas City – Fish Fry, 5:30pm to 8pm, Tighe Hall – Feb. 19, 16, Mar 5

St. Thomas More, 118th & Holmes, Kansas City – Boy Scout Fish Fry, Fridays from 5:45pm to 7:30pm

Holy Spirit Church, 1800 SW State Route 150, Lee’s Summit – Feb. 19, 26, March 5 – 5:30pm to 7pm