Time For Dirty Foreheads and Fried Fish

**5speedz34** · February-15-13, 10:49 AM

Are there any other parishes that have Friday Fish Fry in the greater downtown area? What about SW? My sister and I want to hit one tonight but she doesn't get out of work until 630 so St. Francis is out of the question unfortunately.

**Kathleen** · February-15-13, 12:32 PM

From the Michigan Catholic website:

Lenten Dinner Directory
http://www.themichigancatholic.com/2...ner-directory/

**Kathleen** · February-15-13, 05:02 PM

The Gaelic League in Corktown has Friday Lenten Fish Dinners. Here's the schedule:

Feb 15 – March 29
Lenten Fish Dinner

Every Friday
5-8PM $8
Child’s menu available

Bring a donation for the area needy and get a free cookie for dessert
Feb 15^th – men’s gloves
Feb 22^nd – canned vegetables
March 1^st - peanut butter
March 8^th – men’s socks
March 15^th – canned soup
March 22^nd – hotel size toiletries
March 29^th – mac & cheese

http://www.gaelicleagueofdetroit.org/

**Lowell** · February-23-13, 04:00 PM

So I tried the St. Francis Assisi fish fry yesterday. A pleasant retro setting in the basement of the church hall. Very well attended with as many young folk as old.

**Farwell** · February-23-13, 05:59 PM

Per recommendation of this forum we tried the St Francis Fish Fry yesterday. Very disappointed. Fish was greasy and fries and fish were cold. Will not be back. Love to support these efforts but there are better ones in the metro area.

**jackie5275** · February-23-13, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Farwell

Per recommendation of this forum we tried the St Francis Fish Fry yesterday. Very disappointed. Fish was greasy and fries and fish were cold. Will not be back. Love to support these efforts but there are better ones in the metro area.

I'm quite surprised your food was cold. Were you there late in the day?

**Farwell** · February-24-13, 07:09 AM

4:30 PM Trying different fish frys is a tradition with us each year. We made an 80 mile round trip to try this one. Quality of the fish was also poor and it was over soaked in lemon juice.

**Gannon** · February-24-13, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Farwell

4:30 PM Trying different fish frys is a tradition with us each year. We made an 80 mile round trip to try this one. Quality of the fish was also poor and it was over soaked in lemon juice.

God might be trying to tell ya to stop wasting gas. Just sayin'.

**Farwell** · February-25-13, 09:26 AM

Awwwww Gannon, I'm sure the almighty [[whoever that may be) allows me to "waste" gas [[which I can easily afford) or allows any of us in our own way to "waste" our choices as we see fit [["herbs" any one?)

The only thing I regret wasting is the time which cannot be replaced. Just offering a different opinion on the topic. I happen to think SWofM and the Gaelic League are excellent. Just sayin.

Cheers!

**jackie5275** · February-25-13, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Farwell

4:30 PM Trying different fish frys is a tradition with us each year. We made an 80 mile round trip to try this one. Quality of the fish was also poor and it was over soaked in lemon juice.

That may have been a contributing factor. The first time I went there was late in the day for a carryout for dinner at home. I thought it was "okay". The next time I went closer to noon for lunch, & it was much better. You might have gotten the end of the day/supply, "we're going to cook up everything at 3 pm & keep it in a warmer because we need to be out the building by 6 pm" batch of food. Remember, this fish fry is run by a bunch of seniors in a parish in Detroit. Most seniors don't like to drive after dark. There are parishes in Detroit that don't have many activities in the evenings because of crime in the area too. My thought with St. Francis is that the later the day goes on, the quicker the folks want to get things wrapped up & close up for the day. I've heard they've even run out of fish at times before 5 pm, & close when they run out. I've always operated with the thought that if you can't get there by 5 pm, you can forget it because that's when they start packing up.

**Lowell** · February-24-13, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Farwell

Per recommendation of this forum we tried the St Francis Fish Fry yesterday. Very disappointed. Fish was greasy and fries and fish were cold. Will not be back. Love to support these efforts but there are better ones in the metro area.

Hmm... not my experience at all. I wonder what went wrong. No, it was not haute cuisine. It was what I expected -- an inexpensive, hot meal that filled me up and didn't leave me with heartburn served by humble parishioners in a charming setting.

**Cliffy** · February-24-13, 10:42 AM

I went with a coworker a couple years ago to St Francis for the lunch fish fry and it was great. I couldn't believe all the seniors working there. This isn't no fake 60 year old seniors, these are people in their 80's and above!

**rb336** · February-23-13, 08:59 PM

Gave up religion for lent a generation ago

**jackie5275** · February-23-13, 09:20 PM

I went to St. Martha's yesterday. They changed the fish they have. I think they used to have whitefish. Now they have cod which is so much better.

**pgn421** · February-24-13, 09:43 AM

Went to St. Veronicas for friday fish fry. Went thru the drive thru. You stay in your car, and they take your order. We got one dinner fried, and one baked. Very good!

**Kathleen** · February-24-13, 10:24 AM

We went to Sweetest Heart of Mary for a fish dinner! Really good dinner: 3 pieces of fried cod, baked potato [[you get a choice of baked potato or fries or mac & cheese), cole slaw. Coffee and bread basket free. Pop or bottled water for a minimal charge. Additional sides include Potato Pierogi and the "to die for" fried dill pickles.

Recommended!!!

**Zacha341** · February-24-13, 10:34 AM

^^^ Hah! I've had fried dill pickles over at Manattan Fish and Chicken over on Conner east side. Sorta weird but fun on occasion! Meal sounds great as you describe it. I need to run over there like yesterday. Yummy! Thanks K.

**Eber Brock Ward** · February-25-13, 03:38 PM

gnome, don't give in to the whiners that just look for a reason to be offended.

Signed,
A Catholic

**Jimaz** · February-25-13, 04:18 PM

Some geeky trivia: Ashes are biologically very clean. Any microbes that were there were thoroughly sterilized when the ash was produced.

**kryptonite** · March-01-13, 09:38 AM

I'm excited. A friend wants to stop in to St. Francis this afternoon for fish then a trip to a pub after. It will be a good reason to leave work early, I always enjoy St. Francis fish fry, the church, anything.

**Kathleen** · March-01-13, 11:28 AM

Gnome: Couldn't agree more with Eber Brock Ward, p69rrh51, Honky Tonk, et al!!!! Your headline was a grabber and not the least bit offensive to this lifelong Catholic.

Now go forth and enjoy the loaves and fishes of the day!!!!

**Honky Tonk** · March-01-13, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Kathleen

Gnome: Couldn't agree more with Eber Brock Ward, p69rrh51, Honky Tonk, et al!!!! Your headline was a grabber and not the least bit offensive to this lifelong Catholic.

Now go forth and enjoy the loaves and fishes of the day!!!!

Try as I might, I can't quite seem to get them to multiply.......

**Det_ard** · March-01-13, 01:53 PM

My son's hockey practices unfortunately come in the middle of prime Friday Fish Fry time. I've found that the Arbys fish sandwich is actually pretty good, in a pinch. 2 for $4, big piece of fish. Not even close to a real Catholic fish fry, but far better than the filet-o-fish or other fast food fish sandwiches.

**Kathleen** · March-08-13, 04:22 PM

Yummmm.....fried fish dinner!! off to go find one!!!

**Kathleen** · March-09-13, 04:26 PM

We went to St. Veronica's and, I have to admit, I wasn't that impressed. The fish was pretty good, but I really didn't care for the smorgasboard of side dishes. Sorry, pgn421!!

Just give me some delish fried fish, potatoes, and coleslaw, and I'm a happy camper!!!