It is planned to hold the annual St Philip’s Spring Bazaar in St Philip’s Hall and grounds on Saturday 16 May. If you are having a Spring Clean, please do consider donating items to the book, bric-a-brac, clothes, and toy stalls.
In June 2012, the first Sandmill Strollers walk, an initiative of Margaret Wynne, took place along Sandymount Strand to the Shelley Banks. Since then this walking group has brought people together in a spirit of activity and friendship, as parishioners, members of neighbouring parishes and people from the local community…
A Service of Confirmation will take place on Sunday 3 May at 11am in Sandford Church, when 13 young parishioners will be confirmed by the Archbishop of Dublin. The Confirmation candidates will prepare and lead a service on Sunday 17 May.
One of the highlights of the past year was our parishes being awarded the Eco-Congregation Ireland Award (‘ECI Award’) for all our environmental efforts since our registration in October 2022. Helen Prendiville and Rachel Richardson accepted the ECI Award on behalf of Sandford and St Philip’s respectively at a joint…
The Parish Development Committee continues to focus on strengthening parish life through practical initiatives and community-building events. Much of our recent discussion has centred on how we deepen faith, support service attendance, and create meaningful opportunities for all ages, including the next generation, to engage in parish life. The Young…
There is something profoundly moving about a church filled with the sound of a congregation singing in full voice. On Sunday evening, 8 February, the pews of St Philip’s came alive with such sound for our inaugural “Songs of Praise” service. As a new initiative for the Grouped Parishes, the…
Parish Development Committee The Parish Development Committee (PDC) has been actively involved in a variety of projects and initiatives over recent months, continuing its work to strengthen parish life and community engagement. Eco-Congregation Success One of the highlights of the past year was the parishes being awarded the Eco-Congregation Ireland…
Choral Union and Choral Scholars Choir rehearsals recommenced for the new term on Wednesday 10 September. We are delighted to welcome back lots of returning members, as well as a few new ones. The choir is a friendly, diverse and welcoming group, and so if you would like to lend…
Sandford Parish and Sandford Parish National School will celebrate their 200th anniversary in June 2026. Among the celebratory events planned are the launch of the Sandford 200 Book and Exhibition on the evening of Thursday 25 June, and a special service on the morning of Sunday 28 June, with the…
Our Prayer Walk is up in the grounds of both Sandford Church (Prayers for Peace) and St Philip’s Church. Please feel free to drop in for a time of quiet reflection.