The Good Shepherd Fish Fry was started during Lent 1998

Many grew up attending Lenten Fish Fries in small Midwestern communities...

The Good Shepherd Fish Fry was started during Lent 1998. Rev. Marcian O'Meara had a goal to bring the community of Good Shepherd and the whole neighborhood together during Lent. Fr. O’Meara joined forces with a parishioner who grew up attending Lenten Fish Fries in small Midwestern communities. Together, it was also their goal that any proceeds generated from the dinners would be donated back to the community in an effort to "pay it forward."

The event first drew between 50-65 people per week. Since 2000, with the help of a dedicated volunteer coordinator and a "motley crew" of approximately 30 core volunteers, the event has grown beyond all expectations. In addition to the volunteers who literally work every Friday of Lent from morning until night, various groups in the parish/school community also volunteer in the dining area and receive the net proceeds, which are then divided equally between them and donated to a charity(s) of their choice.

2025

DATES: March 14th , March 28th , April 4th & April 11th

Parish Family Center

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Pricing:

$15 for an individual

$10 for seniors

$40 for a family, children under 5 are free

$5 for a drink ticket (beer and wine)

FISH FRY TICKET LINK:

https://good-shepherd-fish-fry-2025.cheddarup.com/

VOLUNTEER LINK:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAEAB2BA4FCC07-55319632-good#/