Fried fish, fish fry,

(WAND) — During the season of Lent, some Christians choose to avoid consuming meat on Fridays as a form of sacrifice. This means that local churches and organizations fire up the fryers and invite the community in for Friday-night fish fries.

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Champaign - Holy Cross Catholic Church: Dine in or pick up from 5-7 p.m., March 7, 14, 21, 28. Call 217-352-8748.

Decatur - Our Lady of Lourdes: Dine in and carry out from 5-7 p.m., call in orders can start at 4:30 p.m. March 14, 21, 28. Call 217-877-4408

Decatur - The Hall at Five-Twenty: Fish fry from 5-8 p.m.

Effingham - Sacred Heart Parish Center: Fish fry fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., March 7. Pre-sold tickets available. Proceeds benefit youth ministry.

Springfield - Blessed Sacrament: Dine in and carry out from 5-7 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 11. Call 217-528-7521

Urbana - St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner: St. Brigid Hall. 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11.

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