Churches hosting Friday fish fries

AJC Staff

On Feb. 14, many people celebrated Ash Wednesday, which marked the beginning of the Lenten season. Since it’s a common religious practice for Catholics who are observing Lent to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the 40-day period, Christians may be wondering where to go for a fish fry. From today through March 23, numerous Catholic churches will host a fish fry to help people adhere to this.

The following 10 metro Atlanta churches will offer a variety of fish options for dine-in and takeout throughout Lent.

■ Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 404-636-1418, ihmatlanta.org

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Feb. 16 – fried and broiled fish, fried shrimp, french fries, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw

Feb. 23 – fried fish, french fries, hush puppies, shrimp and grits, rolls or French bread and coleslaw

March 2 – fried and broiled fish, fried shrimp, french fries, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw

March 9 – Latin night menu will feature cheese enchiladas, rice and beans, fried fish, french fries and hush puppies

March 16 – fried and broiled fish, fried shrimp, french fries, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw

March 23 – seafood gumbo, fried fish, french fries and hush puppies

Drinks options will be water, tea and lemonade; wine and beer will be available with a donation.

Cost: $12 (adults), $10 (seniors) and $5 (children). Dine-in or take-out available.

Location: School cafeteria at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2885 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta

■ St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church 678-277-9424, stpeterchanel.org

Time: 5-7 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Fried cod, baked tilapia with pesto, shrimp poppers, macaroni and cheese, french fries, steamed vegetables, dinner rolls, ice cream, iced tea, lemonade and coffee; a salad bar will be available as well.

Cost: $8 (adults), $6 (children)

Location: Parish Hall at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell

■ Catholic Church of St.

Monica 678-584-9947, saintmonicas.com

Time: 5-7 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Baked and fried fish, shrimp, pasta and shrimp (premier entrée), green beans, coleslaw, french fries, pasta with marinara sauce, pierogis, water, tea and lemonade. Free dessert while supplies last.

Cost: $10 (adults, premier entrée), $8 (adults), $4 (additional entrée), $4 (children three to 12 years old), free (children under 3 years old). Take-out available.

Location: St. Augustine Hall at Catholic Church of St. Monica, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth

■ St. John Neumann Catholic Church 770-923-6633, sjnlilburn.com

Time: 5-8 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Fried fish, baked fish, fried shrimp, fish nuggets, grilled shrimp, fish and shrimp skewers, clam chowder, hush puppies, cheese quesadilla, macaroni and cheese, french fries, coleslaw, salad, desserts and beverages

Cost: $8.50 and up (adults), $4 (children)

Location: Reynolds Hall at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 801 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn

■ Saint Brigid Catholic Church 678-393-0060, saintbrigid.org/fish

Time: 5-8 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Baked tilapia, baked salmon, fried shrimp, fried fish, fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, french fries, green beans, hush puppies and clam chowder

Cost: $11-$15 (adults), $5 (children), $7 (additional entrée item), $4 (clam chowder), $2 (additional side item), $4 (beer and wine), $1 (soft drinks); baked desserts will be available a la carte

Location: Corbett Hall at Saint Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek

■ St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church 770-394-3896, stjudeatlanta.net

Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Fried fish, baked salmon, fish tacos, quesadillas, hush puppies, french fries, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. The preschool will also host a bake sale.

Cost: Advance online ticket prices are $8 (adults), $5 (children 4-13), family maximum of $35. Tickets purchased at the door will be $10 (adults), $5 (children 4-13), family maximum of $40. Donations will be accepted for beer and wine.

Location: School cafeteria at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Drive Atlanta

■ Saint Joseph Catholic Church 770-422-5633, saintjosephcc.org

Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Fried, baked and blackened fish, fish tacos, clam chowder soup, french fries, hush puppies, green beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, ice tea and lemonade; adult beverages will also be available

Cost: $9 (adults), $7 (teens 13-17) $5 (children 3-12), free for children under 3; family maximum will be $25 (two adults and three or more children) or $35 (two adults and three or more teens)

Location: 87 Lacy St. NW, Marietta

■ Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 404-261-7181, olachurch.org

Time: 6 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Baked and fried fish, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, salad, french fries, lemonade and water

Cost: $10 (adult), $5 (children under 10), free for children 2 and under; $35 maximum per family

Location: Marist Hall at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1350 Hearst Drive NE, Atlanta

■ Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 770-475-4501, sta.org

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Baked and fried fish, popcorn shrimp, penne pasta, green beans, french fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese; desserts will be provided by Alpine Bakery

Cost: $9 (adult), $8 (seniors over 60), $5 (children under 12); $25 (two adults and all children under 12)

Location: Parish Hall at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta

■ St. Benedict Catholic Church 770-442-5903, stbenedict.net

Time: 5:30 p.m. Fridays through March 23

Menu: Fried cod, baked tilapia, french fries, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, iced tea, lemonade and cookies

Cost: $7 (adults), $3 (children under 12), $30 maximum family price (immediate family members); chowder and specialty desserts $2 each

Location: 11045 Parsons Road, Duluth