Swayed from Sabbatical - by OLOPALOOZA!

We interrupt our sabbatical for this important message:  

Our Lady of Peace Men’s Club is sponsoring the first annual “OLOPALOOZA” FISH FRY & CASINO DAY on Saturday, August 20, 2011.  DID YOU HEAR THAT!!!!!  FISH FRY IN SUMMER!!!!

Doors open at 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM. 

Fish Dinner‘s - often imitated but never duplicated - ($7.00) and Chicken Finger Dinner’s ($6.00) from 4:00 – 7:30 PM Christ the Servant Gymnasium. Live music 8-11PM by “The Muddkats”

$2.00 draft beer and wine all day – Black Jack, Wheel, Over/Under, Texas Hold’m ($ 50.00 buy in, 70% payout) First Tournament begins at 3:00 PM. 

1001 – 39^thStreet NW, Canton, Ohio 44709    No Cover.  Click here for more information.  

See you at OLOPALOOZA!  Be there... or stink like yesterday's catch!

4,000. The *MAGIC* Number

4,000 dinners this Lenten Season

We CAN DO IT, but we need your help.  Come to the fish fry Friday night! If you are sick of Fried Fish... get the baked... or get shrimp!  Too nice outside to eat indoors?  Go through the Carry-out drive thru and take it to the park!  Better yet... bring a blanket and eat on the front lawn of the church.  Whatever.  Just buy the fish.  Buy the Shrimp.  Buy the mac & cheese and pierogi.  MAKE THE POPEFISH HAPPY!

For those of you who ADORE the fish at Christ the Servant Parish...

this is the LAST FISH FRY! 

And now a shameless advertisement for our

Center for Early Learning Summer Program for ages 2 1/2 to 6 years.

Click Here for More Information on the Center for Early Learning Summer Program

See you at the Fish Fry!

As Close to Heaven as You Can Get on a Friday Night!

The Popefish has Arrived! Plus-- More Songs of the Sea!

The Popefish has arrived.  After speaking with me, I brought him to listen to Seamour Shrimp perforn his latest hit: Be Not Afraid (The Fish is Always Fresh!)



Here's a Codcast with the soda and water vendor! 

Here's a shameless advertisement for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt! 

Also... You voted... and Arty Angler will get the OIL for menacing! 

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or stink like yesterday's catch!

The Current to Christ the Servant and a New Song of the Sea!

Excitement is in the air at Christ the Servant Parish!  If the current remains swift, the Popefish should arrive sometime Tuesday.  As  promised... a travelog of His Holyfish's Journey: 

(Click on the photos to enlarge)




Christ the Servant Easter Egg Hunt: After 11:30 Mass on Palm Sunday

Christ the Servant Lenten Movie Night Schedule

Christ the Servant Palm Sunday Brunch Information

Lenten Penance Service

Good Friday Simplicity Meal Information

Mime Stations of the Cross

Our Lady of Peace Center for Early Learning

As I mentioned... there is much enthusiasm surrounding His Holyfish's visit. 

Seymour Shrimp has even prepared new songs. 

I will be debuting them all week... so check back. 

Here is the first in his new series... "One Thing I Ask"

 

It is also important that we keep our eye on the prize this week:

4,000 dinner this Lenten Season! 

See you at the Fish Fry! 

(I hear the voice of Seymour Shrimp will be there at 4:30! 

Early birds may catch a live performance!)

 

The Popefish is Coming! The Popefish is Coming! A NEW GOAL!

His Holyfish is on his way.  It's going to be a busy week of preparations.  In this video, The Codinal talks to Fish Fry customers (their enthusiasm is overwhelming!) about how they will prepare for the Popefish's visit and gets some interesting responses. 

TUNE IN TOMORROW FOR AN UPDATE ON THE POPEFISH's PROGRESS FROM ROME!

While the Popefish packs his bags, you can unload your extra baggage at the Penance Service at Christ the Servant Parish Tuesday Night!  7PM at Our Lady of Peace Church.  Nine priests will be there... so you won't miss your bedtime! (Why is Penance Important? Click Here)

Lots of hard work goes into making all that fish and side dishes.  Here's the Codinal with a behind the scenes with the Pierogi Ladies:

We need you to mark your calendars to attend this FINAL FISH FRY for the Lenten Season!  It could be recordbreaking... so you know you want to be a part of it all!  Fish Fry Friday Night!  Be there... or we're sending Catherine Margaret Crab after you! 

See you Friday Night!

I. Am. A. National. Sensation.

A NATIONALLY recognized reporter wrote an article about the "Tails of the Fishop" Blog today in the publication, "Catholic School Chronicles."*

*Insert cocky swagger here

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AMAZING ARTICLE 

titled *drumroll please*

Tails of the Fishop: A Clever Fish Fry Promotion

(They called me clever!)

Also Amazing!  More than 2,000 Hits on a Fish Fry Blog!

In my musings today, I wondered if this was how Shari Lewis got her start... except that fish in varying heights of mitres are, in my opinion, far more interesting than "Lambchop."

Yes... I'm getting more and more popular... so I decided to take a trip this week... to the visit the BRIGHT LIGHTS of Las Vegas!

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... but on April 12, Nine area priests will be available at Christ the Servant Parish to hear confessions at 7:00 pm for the Lenten Penance Service. 

Check out all of the other Lenten Events at Christ the Servant Parish (Click Here)

See you at the Fish Fry Friday Night!  4:30 to 7pm!  Stations of the Cross at 7pm! 

Superstunts with Slick Swordfish and Fish Fry Trivia with The Codinal

BIG EVENT TOMORROW NIGHT!  A CONTINUATION OF THE FISHOP PHILLIP ATOLOP STORY WITH NEW CHARACTERS!

And now it's time for Superstunts with Slick Swordfish!

Are you smarter than a codfish?  Find out in Fish Fry trivia with the Codinal! 

What's so special about Our Lady of Peace School and the Center for Early Learning?  See for yourself at www.christtheservantparish.org

Somebody Call the Doctor! I've got Fish Fry Fever!

You voted!  Reception or the Oil and Clive Clam has been redeemed!  Our new villian is Arty Angler for Menacing.  Be sure to vote! 

He would certainly wind up in the Principal's office... just like I did!  I got to spend a day with Our Lady of Peace School Principal Dr. Lois Cavucci today!  It's not that I was invited to do this... I just wanted her to know even though she is the doctor... I'm the one doing the checking up.  So I popped in on her several times to see how her day was going.  The Codinal even tries to get some backstory on her from the school secretary. 

Here's The Codinal challenging Dr. Cavucci to some Fish Fry Trivia! 

Fish Fry Friday Night!  Be there... or get sent straight to the Principal's Office! 

Be Not Afraid... The Miss Schmader Interview

I remember my days in Susan Schmader's class at Our Lady of Peace School.  An excellent teacher... I sent Sister Catherine Margaret Crab to speak with Miss Schmader in this first installment of "Catholic Education and You!" Former OLOP Teacher Lucia Cirese also makes an appearance in this interview:

Now that you've seen that video... I'm sure you want to know when to sign your child up for school next year! See this shameless advertisement and click the link below for more information. 

Click here to learn more about all of the wonderful things Our Lady of Peace School has to offer!

Now it's time for Fish Fry Trivia with The Codinal and 4th grade teacher Mrs. Menegay!

Be sure to let all of your 55+ friends know about this week's Senior Prom!  I hear the Codinal is taking Sister Catherine Margaret Crab!

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or Stink Like Yesterday's Catch!

Verdict: Fishilicious... and More Photos with the Fishop

No Fooling!  Lots of people insisted on having their picture taken with me at this past week's Fish Fry on April 1.

Judge Taryn Heath even got into the action with this CodCast! (at this point, I have stopped numbering them!)

Click this link to check out Our Lady of Peace School... (and stay out of court!)

See you Friday Night at the Fish Fry!  Be There or Stink Like Yesterday's Catch! 

A Message from the Fishop - April 1, 2011

My weekly message:

Another shameless advertisement for Our Lady of Peace School:

Click here to see what makes Our Lady of Peace School so special.

See you tonight at the Fish Fry! As close to heaven as you can get on a Friday night!

I Scream, You Scream

I scream, the Codinal screams.. and even Sister Catherine Margaret Crab breaks her monotone for Taggart's Ice Cream!  That's what you get at the Sundae Bar at the Christ the Servant Fish Fry.  Thank You Taggart's for donating all of the ice cream to our Fish Fry! Here's the Codinal with a Codcast from Taggart's:

There's a new program at Our Lady of Peace School... that REWARDS OUR PARENTS!  Here's a shameless advertisement with the link for more information just below!

Tuition Referral Program: Our Lady of Peace School... Making Catholic Education Available, Affordable and Excellent

Who are “WE” at Our Lady of Peace? A Center of Excellence

Tomorrow Night: FISH FRY 4:30 to 7:00pm... Be there or stink like yesterday's catch!

Hot Cross Buns! or Got Caught Cheatin'!

You know, when I am not eating fish, I really do enjoy the taste of Norcia's Bread.  The Codinal and I visited Norcia's bakery today in Downtown Canton because, since Norcia's Bread is served at the Christ the Servant Fish Frys... it seemed an appropriate place to do a Codcast. 

Lent is a time of sacrifice, a time of giving and a time of reflection.  Unfortunately, it's not a good thing if your image is reflected in Pablo Paparazzi's camera lens... Check out this clip of Lenten Cheaters Unmasked:

Sponsor an Our Lady of Peace Student Today!

Not doing anything Thursday night?  Try Lenten Movie Nights in Seton Hall at Christ the Servant Parish.  Check out the Shameless Advertisement and then click the link below to see the movie schedule:

  Lenten Movie Nights Schedule: 6-8:30pm Seton Hall

Fish Fry Friday Night!  Be There, or Stink Like Yesterday's Catch!

Tips, Tricks and Fish Eyes

Slick Swordfish gets schooled in this week's edition of Stuntmaster of the Sea!

Here's a shameless advertisement from Sister Catherine Margaret Crab:

Click here for more information: http://christtheservantparish.org/docs/with%20one%20heart.pdf

I have a helpful tip in this video with Owen Oyster:

In today's Codcast.. The Codinal only has eyes for one Vintage:

See you at the Fish Fry!  As close to heaven as you can get on a Friday Night!

Social Media 101 with Sister Catherine Crab

MORE THAN 1000 Hits!   

Amazing!  The Codinal and I thank you all so much for watching our Lenten Lunacy!  Sister Catherine Margaret Crab, on the other hand, seriously believes we can do better. Tonight, Sister Crab brings you this important lesson on sharing.

Social Media 101 

Speaking of sharing, the Third Grade guppies of Our Lady of Peace School are raising money for an important cause at the Fish Fry.  Here's The Codinal with a Codcast to explain more:

See how wonderful Our Lady of Peace School teachers and students are?  Don't you want your kids to be part of the Our Lady of Peace School Family?  Here's a shameless advertisement promoting our school:

School Website: http://christtheservantparish.org/olop-school.aspx

You may also want to check out this special message from Monsignor Lewis Gaetano of Christ the Servant Parish and Our Lady of Peace School.  Monsignor Lew is a huge proponent of Catholic Education!  Go Monsignor!

http://christtheservantparish.org/docs/safe%20ad%20Healthy%20environment.pdf



See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or Stink Like Yesterday's Catch!

A Recordbreaker, Another Fishy Character and Fun Times at the Fry!

A huge THANK YOU to all of you who contributed to Christ The Servant Fish Fry's RECORDBREAKING night!  A grand total of 731 Dinners sold!  The fish is truly FISHALICIOUS, as The Codinal finds out... sometimes you just gotta have more!

Due, no doubt, to my recent fame (see "I. Am. So. Famous. post), many of you were eager to have your photo taken with me, the Codinal or Sister Catherine Margaret Crab.  Here's a compilation of the photo opps:

Also, You have voted and Larry Lionfish is GOING DOWN for Perjury!

Larry Lionfish

  
It's the oil for him... but how about our next Fishy Character: Clive Clam for Withholding Information.  REDEMPTION or THE OIL... You decide!  See you at the Fish Fry!

Clive Clam

A Message from The Fishop

FISH FRY TONIGHT!  AS CLOSE TO HEAVEN AS YOU CAN GET ON A FRIDAY NIGHT!

An unexpected visit gave me a great idea. So if I look a little bleary-eyed tonight... it's just because I was up all night working on some new items to sell at the Fish Fry.  I explain in my video message of the week:

Here's Seamour Shrimp with a song:

Oh... and here's a little family advertisement I put together:

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or stink like yesterday's catch!

A Serious Announcement and a Senior Prom

Thursday.  Fish Fry Eve.  The golden fried goodness is within reach!  I will see you there.  Be sure to wear your best... as you will have the chance to get your picture take with the Codinal and me!

Sister Catherine Margaret Crab will be on hand for photos too... but don't expect a big smile... that's just not how she rolls.  Tonight, Sister Catherine has a VERY SERIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. 

You can find out more information on the "With One Heart, Have Faith in Me" by clicking here.  

In other news... The Codinal is planning on polishing his dancing shoes to take Sister Catherine to the Christ the Servant Senior Prom.  This event is strictly for the 55 years plus crowd.  Check out the video advertisement below:

To RSVP to the prom, click here and print the form.

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or stink like yesterday's catch!

I. Am. So. Famous.

I'm sure you have probably already heard... but today I had an article in THE CANTON REPOSITORY!  Front Page... Food Section (bottom left corner).  Big mention of me and the Codinal... check it out!

Remember... the Codinal and I will be offering photo opportunities at the next Fish Fry!  If you put a donation in the fishbowl... I will even sign your photo (seeing as I. Am. So. Famous.).  If you don't want to keep it (not likely) then maybe you can sell it on eBay or something. 

As it is with the famous people, we hang out with other famous people, and we help promote each other's causes.  So here's a video by my new friend, Slick Swordfish, Stuntmaster of the Sea. 

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there... or stink like yesterday's catch!

Breaking News 2

You voted!  Bev Baracuda is going down for passing bad checks. 

Oil for her... how about this week's criminal...   Larry Lionfish... wanted for PERJURY!  Redemption or Oil?  You decide!

And now... Breaking News with Walter Whale!

See you at the Fish Fry!  As close to heaven as you can get on a Friday Night! 

Message in a Bottle

Hello faithful followers.  A big THANK YOU to all who attended and volunteered for the Fish Fry Friday night! Nearly 700 dinners sold!  Amazing!

The Codinal and I are currently on the road home.  Here's a video of our final mission before we left sunny Florida. 

I've also included a nice slideshow of vacation photos featuring the Codinal, some friends we met on the beach and me.

See you at the Fish Fry Friday Night!  You will have the opportunity to get your picture taken with the Codinal or me!

Quest for Freshness Part 3

FISH FRY TONIGHT!

The Codinal and I are enjoying our vacation by the water in Florida... but we have not forgotten the object of our quest -- The Freshest Fish and Shrimp!  I am happy to say -- SUCCESS -- and just in time for this week's fry!  Here's the video:

See you at the Christ the Servant Fish Fry!  4:30pm to 7:00pm   Here's the Angelfish with an important message:

Be there or stink like yesterday's catch!

Quest for Freshness - Part 2

In Part II of the Quest for Freshness, the Codinal and I arrive at our destination.  We see the signs... so we believe we are in the right place. 

Here is a postcard for all of you. 

Also, Sister Catherine Margaret Crab wanted me to post this important reminder:

See you at the Fish Fry!  Be there or stink like yesterday's catch!

Quest for Freshness... A Three-Part Series

As spokes"fish" for the Christ the Servant Fish Fry... I believe it is my duty to make sure that the chefs have the freshest fish available to them.  Scratch that... it is not so much a duty as a QUEST.  I brought the Codinal along... more for comic relief than anything else.  Check out part one of our journey below:  

Freshness is very important... because at Christ the Servant, we know people are picky about their fish. We also know that kids can be picky too... so we have lots of things they can eat.  Here's the Codinal with the Our Lady of Peace School (at Christ the Servant Parish) Kindergarten teacher and Lunchlady with more about Picky Kids:

Seamour also chimes in on the topic of Picky Kids... with this song:

See you at the Fish Fry!  Friday night... 4:30 to 7:00pm.  Stations of the Cross to follow in the church. 

Breaking News

Big news tonight from the Christ the Servant Fish Fry... here's Walter Whale with the scoop!

See you at the Fish Fry!  Friday night 4:30-7pm.  It is my solemn quest to bring you the freshest fish possible... but more on that later.  Stay tuned!

Holy Mackerel! I've got Fish Fry Fever!

SUCCESS!  The First Christ the Servant Parish Fish Fry of this Lenten season was off the hook!  Here's the Codinal with some fish on the street interviews:

A big thanks to all of the volunteers out there... but here's the Codinal with the man with the plan... the big Kahuna himself, Joe Hawkins:

Don't forget... Fish Fry Friday Night!  Be There... or Stink like yesterday's catch!

A Message From The Fishop

Fishop Phillip Atolop has been toiling through the morning to make sure tonight's Fish Fry is a success.  Here's this week's video message from the Fish of the Cloth himself:

See you at the Fish Fry!

There's Snow Place Like the Christ the Servant Fish Fry

You have Chosen... Hank Hammerhead has been REDEEMED!  Be sure to vote on this week's Fishy Character... Bev Barracuda (she passes bad checks!) Redemption or the Oil?  You Decide! 

If we’ve learned anything from the Bible, it’s that God loves to present a challenge.  That’s the way I look at this predicted snowstorm, and that's what happens in this latest video, when a brotherhood of Monkfish find themselves flash frozen and in need of a true miracle to get to the Christ the Servant Fish Fry. 

The Monkfish aren't the only one's fighting the weather to get to the Fish Fry.  Here at the Christ the Servant Fish Fry, you will be waited on by a fresh-faced youngster from our school.  But that doesn’t

mean you can stiff them.  Here’s the Codinal with today’s CodCast… that will hopefully shed some light on why it's important to tip your waiter!

You hear the words “Fish Fry” and some immediately think… Fish sticks and tater tots.  NOT TRUE!  There’s something for everyone at Christ the Servant.  The menu is on the sidebar… (not to be confused with the sundae bar!)… but I think Seamour says it best in song. 

Look for a special video message from me, the Fishop, tomorrow!  See you at the Fish Fry!