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Pancake Supper - Shrove Tuesday - Everyone is welcome

Tuesday, March 5 from 6 - 7:30 pm

Basement of St John's - enter double doors on 5th St.

St. John’s will host its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Tuesday, March 5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in a fun way to observe Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, the day before Lent begins. (Lent is a 40-day penitential season that is observed before Easter.)

Dinner features the traditional pancakes, ham, and applesauce, observing the ancient tradition of using up eggs, butter and meat before the beginning of Lent. The men of St. John’s do the cooking and serving for this meal. Prices are: $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children aged 6-12. Children under 6 are free.

Mark your calendar and join the fun at St. John’s for a traditional pre-Lenten dinner.