The Knights of Columbus Council 10901 took last weekend as an opportunity to check the operation of their catfish fryers and cookers to get them spick-and-span in anticipation of the first Lenten Fish Fry of 2015. This year’s opening fish fry will be held on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. The traditional Lenten Fish Fry is held every Friday night during Lent at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
“The Knights catfish meals have been a Lenten tradition in Oxford for years. It’s the best deal in Oxford on Friday nights,” said Grand Knight Burke Nichols.Each plate costs $8 and comes with a generous helping of Mississippi catfish filets, hushpuppies, cole slaw, drinks and dessert. Proceeds from the Lenten Fish Fry support St. John the Evangelist charitable activities in the Oxford-Lafayette County area as well as University of Mississippi student programs.
The Feb. 20 event will host a United Blood Services bloodmobile from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the church. All are welcome to donate blood for fellow Mississippians and enjoy the first Lenten Fish Fry sponsored by St. John’s Knights of Columbus Council.
Michael Quirk is a HottyToddy.com staff reporter and can be reached at michael.quirk@hottytoddy.com.
