Subscribe to support vital local journalism. "We are excited to have that opportunity to be in-person and indoors."Ĭharles Dunlap covers local government, community stories and other general subjects for the Tribune. "There were some people who would drive to the other end of the parking lot and have a picnic because they still wanted to see their friends and dine in the parking lot, instead of inside," Pullins said. That didn't stop people from finding ways to come together, though. People missed that when it was drive-thru only," he said. "We hope that with it being back in-person, people will be able to sit and enjoy each other's company.
Typical sales were 500 meals, but during pandemic years they usually hit 450, he said.įish fries are a community-building event, Pullins said. There were some minor impacts during pandemic years, at least at the Newman Center, Pullins said. Stadium Blvd., which is drive-thru only and all meals are $15.ĭepending on the venue, councils have sold between 500 and 1,500 meals. Gans Road, $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under March 17 at the Newman Center at 602 Turner Ave., $15 for adults, $10 for children and $12 for students and March 24 again from the Columbia Knights of Columbus Hall at 2525 N. Subsequent events are March 3 and March 10 at Father Tolton High School at 3351 E. Menus for all events are available through a news announcement on the Mizzou Knights council website.įriday's fish fry is drive-thru only from the Columbia Knights of Columbus hall at 2525 N. Otherwise, ticket sales are at the door while supplies last. Online sales close by about mid-afternoon. Tickets are on sale online for Friday's and the March 17 event. "There are a lot of people who have been missing (dine-in opportunities) over the years," Pullins said.Īll fish fry events are served 4:30 to 7 p.m. Two of the five events still are drive-thru only this year. 19, 2021 through March 26 in Lake Zurich. This marks the first year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the three councils have hosted dine-in events. The Knights of Columbus held its annual Lenten Fish Friday and Bake Drive Thru Feb. The three Knights of Columbus councils in Columbia generally are within the borders of the city's three Catholic parishes.įrom 2022: What to know about Columbia fish fries this Lenten season Fish fry events were happening during Lent even before Pullins joined the Knights of Columbus 15 years ago, he said. The outreach and fundraising event is a longstanding tradition for the Columbia councils, said Patrick Pullins with the Mizzou Knights council. This year heralds the return of in-person fish fries, a tradition held during Lent, during which many Catholics abstain from consuming meat on Fridays. Westhoff, Randy Doerhoff, Ted Sitek and Phillip LaBanca. Right to Left: Dan Wetherell, Kurt Speckhals, Fr.
Council 7198 presenting signed pictures of Melchizedek at the Farewell Reception for Fr. The three Knights of Columbus councils in Columbia are ready for the Lenten season, which officially begins for practicing Catholics on Wednesday. Council 7198 Present Signed Pictures to Fr. Three of this year's five weekly Lenten events are dine-in after two years of drive-thru only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. March 10: SJB Home & School AssociationĢ023 Fish Fry in a Bag! 3/3, 3/17 and 3/31įor the Fridays we’re not holding a Fish Fry sit-down dinner: Pre-Order fish sandwiches for pick up from the Hall from 4:30 to 6:00 pmįish Fry is our council’s largest fundraiser each year, so you’re encouraged to share link to this page with anyone you know that would enjoy a family-style Friday evening dinner with us.Knights of Columbus Council 1529 members Kevin Harvey, left, and Marvin Twenter bread pollock fish in 2021 for a Knights of Columbus fish fry.Grab dessert to eat in or to go! Please support these additional fundraisers.
Soda, beer & wine are available for low additional cost. Scroll down for photos of our Fish Fry Team! This is a great opportunity for our parish families (and friends) to come together for a meal before the Stations of the Cross, or to just take an evening off from cooking. Questions? Call (302) 998-7271 or email *protected email*ĭinners are $14 for adults, $7 for children.
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