Kansas City Lenten Fish Fries– 2011

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.  For practicing Catholics, it means 40 days of complying with Lenten regulations – beginning with fasting today and again on Good Friday.  The “no meat on Fridays” runs throughout the Lenten season. 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?  Most fish fries have branched out and offer a wide variety of items for every palate:  fried, baked and broiled fish, shrimp, cheese pizza and usually outstanding desserts, courtesy of the parishioners!  NO MEAT doesn’t equal NO DESSERT!!!

Here’s the end-all, be-all list of 2011 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.

Queen of the 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 730 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 7:00 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, 14251 Nall, Leawood – Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 6:45 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church,2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City Kan. – all-you-can-eat fish fry April 1, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church hall,  Cost is: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; and $6 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: $8 for adults; $3 for youth ages 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under.  Spiced shrimp available on March 25 and April 15 for an additional charge.

St. Ann Parish, Prairie Village – April 8th – all-you-can-eat dinner will be served in the school cafeteria, 7241 Mission Rd., with a cash bar available.  Dinner includes shrimp, pasta, salad and soda.  Pizza available.

Holy Angels Parish, Basehor – Lenten fish fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on April 15 at the parish hall, 15438 Leavenworth Rd., Basehor.

Holy Cross Church, 8311 W. 93rd St., Overland Park – Lenten baked potato bar following Stations of the Cross.  April 8 in the church hall.  Lenten fish fry on March 25 from 530-730pm at Holy Cross School, Pflumm Hall, 8101 W. 95th St.

Holy Trinity, Lenexa – all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner on April 15 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 – March 11 and April 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Advance ticket sales only.  Call Brad at 913-383-9035.

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.  Followed by Stations of the Cross.

Leavenworth Knights of Columbus, 205 S. 4th, Leavenworth, KS – Fridays during Lent from 5-7pm.  Fish or spaghetti.  $8/person or $20/family.  Carryout available.

St. Paul Parish, 900 S. Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS. – Fridays except Good Friday, 5-7pm.

Missouri

St. Jude Catholic Church, 2001 S. Broadway, Oak Grove – Fish Fry, alternating Fridays during Lent (call (816) 690-3165 for details)

St. Sabina, 700 Trevis Avenue, Belton – Fish Fries will be held at 5pm on Fridays, March 11, March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15th. Please note that there is no fish fry on Friday, March 18th.

St. John LaLande, 805 NW R.D. Mize, Blue Springs – Fish Fry, March 11, March 25, April 1 and April 8. Adults, $8; Kids, $4; Parents & kids, $28. Stations of the Cross to follow.

St. Ann, 10113 Lexington, Independence, MO – Famous Fish Dinners every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) – March 11 through April 15, 2011, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, catfish, catfish fillets, french fries, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, hush puppies and cornbread. Drinks are included with dinner. Dinner prices range from $7.50 to $9.75. A fish sandwich with fries is $4.00.

Redemptorist Church, Linwood & Broadway, Kansas City – Shrimp Dinner hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians – all you can eat shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob, desserts – Fridays during Lent, March 11 thru April 15th – $15 adults; $7 kids 6 to 12; 5 and under FREE

Annunciation Parish, 705 N. Jefferson, Kearney – Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Fridays in Lent beginning March 11. Fish, shrimp, soup, sides, desserts, soft drinks.

Knights of Columbus 4387 (Archbishop O’Hara) Fish Dinners, 5111 East 112th Terrace, Kansas City – March 18, April 1, April 15, 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., March 11 and April 15, 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.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive (west side of church), Kansas City North – Knights of Columbus Fish Fries, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 4-8 p.m.,  $7/adults, $3/children 12 and under.

Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 92 Hwy and Commercial, Smithville – Fish and Shrimp Dinners, Fridays in Lent beginning March 11, 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 & Shrimp 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, gourmet mac & cheese and more. Dessert available for donation. $9/adults, $4/children 4-10. Under 4 and over 90 free!

St. James Church/School, 309 S. Stewart Road, Liberty – March 18, April 1 and April 15. 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.

Coronation of Our Lady, 13000 Bennington, Grandview, MO – Fish Dinners – March 25, April 1, 8, & 15. Coronation Parish Gym 4:30-7:00 PM, Adults $7.00, Children 5-10 $4.00

St. Therese Little Flower Parish hall, 5814 Euclid, Kansas City – March 25th and April 1st – Lenten Fish Fry dinners. $9.00 per meal, noon to 7:00 p.m. Deliveries are available from noon to 2:00 p.m., with a minimum of 5 dinners per delivery address. This year’s menu includes basa or catfish fillets, spaghetti and meat-“less” sauce, green beans, dinner rolls, and dessert. French fries and baked fish are available upon request.

Nativity of Mary Parish School cafeteria, 10010 E. 40 Hwy, Independence – Fish Fry, 4 p.m., Fridays in Lent March 11 – April 8.  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., Lenten Fridays from March 11 thru April 15. 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.

Visitation, 51st & Main, Kansas City – Fish Fry, 5:15pm to 7:30pm, Tighe Hall – March 11 and 25, April 8

St. Thomas More, 118th & Holmes, Kansas City – Boy Scout Fish Fry Fridays: March 11 & 25, April 1, 8, 15; 4:45-7:30pm. The dinner includes fried fish, seasoned baked fish, fried shrimp, boiled potatoes, french fries, green beans, corn, coleslaw, rolls and cheese pizza for the kids. It’s a great deal at $30/family, $9/adult, $8/senior 60 and over, $4/child 6-12 and free for children 0-5.

Holy Spirit Church, 1800 SW State Route 150, Lee’s Summit – Lenten Fish Fry – March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 – 5:30pm to 7pm (bingo starts at 6:30pm)

As always, if we have missed your favorite, please drop us a line or leave a comment to let us know!

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