HALDIMAND—An untold number of pancakes were served for Shrove Tuesday, aka Pancake Tuesday, on March 4, 2025. The word ‘shrove’ comes from the Roman Catholic practice of being ‘shriven’ – meaning to confess one’s sins.
SELKIRK— The Lindsay siblings are shown after enjoying Pancake Tuesday with their mom and nana in Selkirk, which supported the 1st Selkirk Baden Powell Service Association: (l-r) Amilia Lindsay, Thomas, Nana Janice Doyle, Henry, and Ruby. 
SELKIRK—The 1st Selkirk Baden Powell Service Association (BPSA) hosted a pancake and sausage supper at Faith Centennial United Church on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The youth served 223 customers (79 more than last year). The proceeds of the event will help offset camp costs, group supplies, and BPSA needs. Pictured (l-r) are: Jennifer Snowden-Chittim, Angie Bartlett Campbell, Christine and Garry Bartlett, Becky Burke, and Oscar Burke. —Haldimand Press photos by Sheila Phibbs.
Many would enjoy a great feast and merriment on this evening as well before the sombre season of Lent would begin the next day on Ash Wednesday.
HAGERSVILLE—Ladies of the Hagersville United Church – Barb Gee, Cheryl Major, Lou Ann Matthews, and Reverend Peggy Bartlett – dished out the sides for their pancake supper. Guests enjoyed ham or sausage, baked beans, real butter, maple syrup, and their choice of blueberry or strawberry sauce. 
HAGERSVILLE—The youngest volunteer of the evening was Jackson Bartlett, grandson of Rev Peggy Bartlett. 
HAGERSVILLE—Jo-Ann Duns was one of two pancake chefs demonstrating the technique of flapjack flipping. Jo-Ann has been a member of the church since 1989 and has helped out at many occasions. —Haldimand Press photos by Kerry J Newstead.
As Lent emphasizes simpler meals, including the avoidance of all meat and dairy, this has led to two cultural phenomenoms – the inclusion of a fish sandwich at the famous McDonald’s (as fish wasn’t considered meat), and the popularity of pancakes just before Lent to use up that remaining milk, butter, and eggs.
CALEDONIA—St. Paul’s Anglican Church Caledonia expected to serve over 100 people a delicious pancake supper, which they’ve been doing for over 40 years. This year’s raised funds will support the church, women’s shelters, and food banks. Above is the happy serving crew of (l-r) Janice McKenney, Kathy Brunton, Sandra Hodgins, Reverend Jann Brooks, and Bill Brooks. 
The pancake dinner was a family affair, for the church volunteers and diners alike. At left, Jessica Robitaille, the president of the church’s women’s club, volunteered at the door to sell tickets alongside her son, Spencer Hobden. 
Enjoying the pancake dinner is Cameron Wheaton with his grandma Anita McClung. —Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.
Shrove Tuesday is now celebrated by many Christians of various denominations, and even those outside the faith join in for the annual pancake feast.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 the Dunnville Free Methodist Church held its first Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper with approximately 35 guests in attendance. The dinner was served by Darlene Sabo, with husband Keith Sr. and son Keith Jr. assisting. Darlene explained that the idea of Shrove Tuesday is to “use up all the fats.… You’re supposed to clean your cupboards out and eat all your leftover fats, pancakes, etc. in preparation for fasting for Lent from Ash Wednesday up until Easter.” Money raised from the event will be used for upgrades to the church. Their fundraising events are open to the public and can usually be found on the Small Town Big Hearts Facebook page, on the bulletin board at Sobeys, and in the It’s a Date section of The Haldimand Press. For more information call the church at 905-774-7308.
Regena Smith, Syliva Townsend, Dolly Dolan, CarolAnne Lovegrove, Phyllis Pullinger, and Joyce White, who are all of Dunnville and all enjoyed attending the Pancake Supper. 
Darlene, Keith Jr., and Keith Sr. Sabo prepare to serve the delicious cupcakes at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Dunnville Free Methodist Church. —Haldimand Press photos by Val Posthumus.
