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Mardi Gras and shrimp creole are longtime New Orleans traditions ardi Gras Day in MNew Orleans falls on a different day each year but it is always 46 days before Easter. This year Mardi Gras Day is March 4. Weeks of parades lead up to Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday. It‘s the last big party before the fasting of Lent begins. We have yet to venture into New Orleans during the height of the Mardi Gras celâ€" ebrations. The closest we came was a few years ago when we arrived the day after Mardi Gras was over. This was not a wise thing to do because the restaurants were low on food; the local service peoâ€" Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m Sunday School during Worship Service Rooted in Scripture, Growing in Christ .__ Rev Bnan Robinson, B.A.. M.Div Tel: 664â€"2311 To announce your place of worship here, please call Laurie at 623â€"6617 ext. Nursery care provided _ Wheelchair accessihle (uptown Waterioo) 53 Allen St. E., 743â€"4101 St. Louis Roman Catholic Church Celebrate Eucharist with us Mass times are: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Vietnamese 4:00 p.m. Weekdays 12:00 noon WorsmiTFogether B JP for 3 T ath Lift Calvary United St. Jacobs 48 Hawkesville Road Welcome! The last remnants of the parade were still visible. Green, purple, and gold beads were in the trees, the grass and the cracks in the streets. Clusters of strands hung from rear view mirrors in passing cars. ple were exhausted The positive side to arrivâ€" ing after the big day is that the crowds are gone. It is no longer shoulderâ€"toâ€"shoulder people in the French Quarâ€" ter. No risk of bumping into a ladder set up by someone for a better view. We can walk around in good shoes without them aging three years in three days. The taxi drivers have the time to tell stories about their passenâ€" gers, mostly about revelers who removed articles of clothing in return for beads and other trinkets. Mardi Gras in New Orleans is party time. Cosâ€" tume balls, nudity, parades, pick pockets, beads and food. This feisty shrimp creâ€" ole fits right in with the traâ€" dition. MARDI GRAS SHRIMP finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped leek, 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, CREOLE (Makes 3 servings) Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you and your family. _A growing community church aimed at strengthening your faith and renewing your hope. You will always be welcome! 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Add the crushed tomaâ€" toes including the juice and the tomato paste. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook, uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Stir in the hot sauce, salt, sugar and shrimp. _Cook for five minutes Stir occasionally. _ _ _ Serve over cooked basâ€" mati rice. 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