Lenten Meals
Unless otherwise noted, meals end the last full week of Lent and do not include Holy Week.
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Haddock / Fish Dinners
All Saints Parish, Brunswick
Lenten Chowder Fest Dinners will be held on the Fridays of Lent in the hall of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street in Brunswick. The meal includes Maine haddock chowder, a grilled cheese sandwich, oyster crackers, dessert, and a beverage. The cost is $12. Pizza, dessert, and a beverage will also be available for $7. Proceeds benefit Midcoast Hunger Prevention, Tedford Housing, the Gathering Place, Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine, Oasis Free Clinics, and the People Plus Teen Center. Each week, one of these organizations will have volunteers present to share how they serve our community.
Good Shepherd Parish, Saco
Lenten haddock suppers will be held on the Fridays of Lent (February 20-March 27) in the hall of Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street in Saco, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $11 for students age 12 and under. Meals are available to eat in or take with you. Proceeds benefit St. James School in Biddeford.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Westbrook
The St. Hyacinth Daughters of Isabella will offer haddock dinners on the Fridays of Lent, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the hall of St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street in Westbrook. The dinner includes baked haddock, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, a roll, dessert, and a beverage. Grilled cheese sandwiches are also available. You can eat in or take out. The cost for adults is $14 and the cost for children under age 12 is $5. FMI, contact the pastoral office at 207-857-0490.
The St. Anne Knights of Columbus will serve haddock dinners on the Fridays of Lent, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the hall of St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street in Gorham. The dinner will include baked haddock, potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll, dessert, and a beverage. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children. Pizza is also available for $8 for adults and at no cost for children.
St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough
Knights of Columbus Council 2344 will sponsor Lenten Fish Dinners on the Fridays of Lent, except March 13, in the hall of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The meals will be available to eat in or take out from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The dinner includes baked haddock, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, and dessert. The cost is $14 for adults, $74 for children, and $35 for a family.
St. Michael Parish, Augusta
Lenten Fish Fry dinners are being held on he Fridays of Lent in the hall of St. Augustine Church, 75 Northern Avenue in Augusta. Meals are $17 each and $50 for a family of three or more. Fish chowder is also available for purchase.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor will be serving fish chowder on Lenten Fridays, beginning February 27, in the church hall of St. John Church, 217 York Street in Bangor, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. The fish chowder is made and donated by the Knights of Columbus. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford
The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual fish dinners on the Fridays of Lent from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.at St. Thomas School, 69 North Avenue in Sanford.
Soup and Bread / Meatless Meals
Christian Life Center, Frenchville
Christian Life Center, 444 U.S. Route One, Frenchville - On the Fridays of Lent, the CLC will host Fasting Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about the Seven Sorrows of Mary. There will be time for adoration, reflection, and adoration, and there will then be a meatless luncheon meal.
Holy Family Parish, Greenville
Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue, Greenville - Soup for the Soul will be held on the Fridays of Lent following the 4 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Holy Spirit Parish, Wells
St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk - A simple Lenten meal will be served at 5 p.m., followed by Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells - A Lenten luncheon will follow noon Stations of the Cross
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn
Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn - A soup supper will be served at 5 p.m. in the parish hall, followed by Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland
St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland - A simple soup supper will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall, followed by Stations of the Cross.
Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Dexter
St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street, Dexter - A meatless soup and bread potluck will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the Fridays of Lent, following 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the church.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 43 High Street, Dover-Foxcroft - A meatless, potluck meal will be held following 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross. The meal and Stations are coordinated by Dover-Foxcroft Knights of Columbus Council 3171.
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth - A simple supper will be served on the Fridays of Lent following 5:30 p.m. Mass and preceding Stations of the Cross.
St. Gregory the Great Church, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray - Fridays of Lent following 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
St. Jude Church, 134 Main Street, Freeport - Fridays of Lent following 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Parish of the Holy Savior, Mexico
St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - A meatless, potluck meal will be shared in the parish hall on the Fridays of Lent following 4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 333 Main Street, Presque Isle - A simple soup meal will be served in the Knights of Columbus Hall, located on 12 Chapman Road in Presque Isle from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The meal will be followed by the praying of the Stations of the Cross in the church.
Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town
Our Lady of Wisdom Church, 83 College Avenue, Orono - On the Fridays of Lent, a meal of soup, bread, and crackers will be shared in the church hall at 7 p.m. It will be preceded by the sacrament of reconciliation at 5 p.m., Mass at 6 p.m., and the Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston
Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston - On the Fridays of Lent, a simple soup and bread meal will be served at 6 p.m., following 4:45 p.m. Stations of the Cross and daily Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lisbon Falls - On the Fridays of Lent, a soup and bread meal will be served at 6 p.m., following the 5:30 p.m. praying of the Stations of the Cross.
St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield
St. Agnes Church, 238 Detroit Street, Pittsfield - A soup and bread supper will be held in the parish center following 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Jackman
St. Faustina Church, 370 Main Street, Jackman - On February 27, March 13, and March 27, the 4 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be followed by Mass and Soup for the Soul.
St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth
St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - A simple soup and bread potluck supper will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m., following 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross and Mass at 5:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Farmington
St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street, Farmington - A soup supper will be served on the Fridays of Lent following a 6 p.m. Mass.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais
Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue, Calais - A simple soup meal will follow the 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent.
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton
St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street, Houlton - A simple soup meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. on the Fridays of Lent.
St. Matthew Parish, Limerick
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - A soup and bread meal will be served in the parish hall on the Fridays of Lent following the 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
St. Michael Parish, Augusta
St. Joseph Church, 110 School Street, Gardiner - All are invited to Lent Agape Meals on the Wednesdays of Lent following the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church. There is no cost to attend.
St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street, Machias - Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. followed by soup and bread at 5:30 p.m.
