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New extended hours 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Prices held to 2008 levels
Over 7,000 dinners anticipated to be served
Weekly proceeds to be donated to non-profit community organizations

Plainfield, IL (February 1, 2010) - With the fast approach of Lent 2010, the Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Council 5573, announced today that the 31st annual Lenten Friday Fish Fry will take place at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 South Route 59, Plainfield with new hours for 2010 from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm starting February 19 and running each Friday to March 26, 2010. During the 2009 Lenten season over 7,000 meals were served. In light of the economic times, the Knights announced no increase in dinner prices for 2010. Weekly proceeds from the fish fry’s will be donated to several ministries at St. Mary Immaculate and local community non-profit organizations.

Long an annual staple of the Plainfield community, the weekly fish fry will feature several meal options on the menu with Icelandic Cod deep fried and baked, shrimp dinners, Deacon Jim’s Grilled Cheese sandwich, Deacon Tom’s Fries, better than ‘Mickey D” fish sandwich as well as slices of cheese pizza. All fish is battered and deep fried in peanut oil, meaning 0 Trans Fats. Diners with allergies to peanuts or peanut derived products should order the cheese pizza or the grilled cheese sandwich. Dinner choices include baked potato or fries, coleslaw, roll and butter. Beverages including pop, water, cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the cash bar. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights will be sponsoring the annual dessert table of homemade delicious treats.

Each night a 50/50 raffle will be conducted and throughout the entire season of Lenten fish fries. Other raffle tickets and games for kids are available for purchase for additional prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of Lenten fish fry. Carry-out orders may be placed by calling 815-436-2651, extension 841 between the hours of 4:15 to 7:15 pm.

The money raised from this annual event is donated to local charitable organizations, St. Mary Immaculate ministries and to support the seminarians of the Diocese of Joliet.

The Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Council 5573, of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish is a Catholic fraternal organization of over 300 members. Founded in 1964, the Knights, Squires and Ladies Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Council 5573 perform works of service to the community through volunteer activities and charitable donations, supports the worldwide Catholic Church and its teachings. It is a family oriented organization with a Ladies Auxiliary and a Squires program for young men in fifth grade and above to learn the values of charity, patriotism and service. Above all, the Knights seek to enhance and live the gospel teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Founded over 120 years ago by Fr. Michael McGivney, Knights all over the world support his canonization to Sainthood.