Lenten fish dinners tradition continue with COVID safety in mind

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Liz Gotthelf, Publisher•

Lenten fish dinners are an annual tradition for many parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Many churches have sought creative ways to pursue dinners during the pandemic, and Most Holy Trinity in Saco is no exception.

The church is hosting take-out haddock dinners on Fridays through March 26 at its parking lot at 271 Main St. The dinners are a fundraiser for St. James School in Biddeford.

Below is a list of area churches serving fish Lenten dinners. For a more complete list, go to www.portlanddiocese.org/parish-lenten-meals .

· Saco - Lenten haddock suppers will be available for takeout on the Fridays of Lent through March 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Most Holy Trinity Church on 271 Main Street in Saco. The cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children. Order in advance by calling 618-7662.

· Sanford - The St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus will offer take-out Lenten Haddock Dinners on Friday, March 5, and Friday, March 12. The meals will include baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, tartar sauce and two chocolate chip cookies. The cost is $12 paid in advance. Pickup will be at the St. Ignatius Gymnasium, at 25 Riverside Ave. To order, call Terry Sylvanus at 324-0967 or Rick Southwick at 850-1343.

· Gorham - The Knights of Columbus in Gorham will offer their famous baked haddock dinners on Friday, March 19. The dinners, which will be served takeout-style, include baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas and dessert. The cost is $12. Preorder by going to www.gorhamknights.org or by calling 550-1230. Pick up will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Anne Church, located on 299 Main St. in Gorham. The Knights will bring the dinners to your car.

· Westbrook - St. Anthony of Padua Parish, located at 268 Brown St. in Westbrook, will host take-out fish dinners on Fridays during Lent through March 26. Pick up is between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. and is $10 per person. Dinner includes baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls, and desserts. You can pre-order through the parish office on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by calling 857-0490.

Publisher Liz Gotthelf can be reached at newsdesk@sacobaynews.com.