Prayer Walk
Our Prayer Walk is back in the grounds of both Sandford Church and St Philip’s Church. Please feel free to drop in for a time of quiet reflection
Category: Parish News
Covid Committee
All of the above suggests that we are regaining some level of normality in life and parish, while acknowledging that Covid is still with us. I’d like to thank the members of the Covid Committees who have been of great help to me, and to us as a parish, over…
Sandmill Strollers
The Sandmill Stroller walks continue during the summer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you’re free then do pop along – you’ll receive a warm welcome, reconnect with nature, see some stunning scenery and have fun!
Ice-Cream Sunday!
Ice-Cream Sunday is back too! While we had a surprise visit from the ice-cream van last June, this year we are re-introducing our official Ice-Cream Sunday. We will have an outdoor service in the grounds of St Philip’s on Sunday 19 June, followed by ice-cream.
Strawberries & Wine Garden Party
After 3 years, I look forward to welcoming you back to the Rectory garden for our Strawberries and Wine Garden Party on Wednesday 15 June, which is an important social event for parishioners of Sandford and St Philip’s, together with children, parents and staff of our parish school.
Garden Gang! Runners up in RHSI/British Embassy/COP26 competition!
The Garden Gang entered the St Philip’s Allotments into the recent RHSI/British Embassy/Climate Change (#COP26) competition to explain what we’ve all been doing in the allotments to help our planet. We’re delighted to say that we got a runner-up prize of €100. We’re going to spend it on mulch and…
Green Tips
There was some good news recently regarding recycling. On 6 September it was announced that due to advancements in Ireland’s recycling capabilities, soft plastics can now be recycled! Hurray! So here is an update and reminder on recycling: 1) Green BinIt is important to ensure that anything put into your…
Ice-cream Sunday
Adults and children were delighted after church on Sunday 27 June to have a surprise visit from the ice-cream van!
Joint Outdoor Family Service & BYO Picnic
It was a beautiful Autumn morning for the Joint Outdoor Family Service ‘Celebrating Community in Creation’ in St Philip’s Church on 19 September, where we were reminded that we are all part of nature, it is for us to enjoy and to take good care of. It was followed by…
Service in Creation
On Sunday 1 August we assembled for an uplifting outdoor service of worship. The service took place on the lawn of St Philip’s Church. We gave thanks for the wonder of creation. Canon Gyles’ sermon brought to light the profound consequences of climate change for one particular family in Ethiopia.…
Covid Committee
All of the above suggests that we are regaining some level of normality in life and parish, while acknowledging that Covid is still with us. I’d like to thank the members of the Covid Committees who have been of great help to me, and to us as a parish, over…
Sandmill Strollers
The Sandmill Stroller walks continue during the summer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you’re free then do pop along – you’ll receive a warm welcome, reconnect with nature, see some stunning scenery and have fun!
Ice-Cream Sunday!
Ice-Cream Sunday is back too! While we had a surprise visit from the ice-cream van last June, this year we are re-introducing our official Ice-Cream Sunday. We will have an outdoor service in the grounds of St Philip’s on Sunday 19 June, followed by ice-cream.
Strawberries & Wine Garden Party
After 3 years, I look forward to welcoming you back to the Rectory garden for our Strawberries and Wine Garden Party on Wednesday 15 June, which is an important social event for parishioners of Sandford and St Philip’s, together with children, parents and staff of our parish school.
Garden Gang! Runners up in RHSI/British Embassy/COP26 competition!
The Garden Gang entered the St Philip’s Allotments into the recent RHSI/British Embassy/Climate Change (#COP26) competition to explain what we’ve all been doing in the allotments to help our planet. We’re delighted to say that we got a runner-up prize of €100. We’re going to spend it on mulch and…
Green Tips
There was some good news recently regarding recycling. On 6 September it was announced that due to advancements in Ireland’s recycling capabilities, soft plastics can now be recycled! Hurray! So here is an update and reminder on recycling: 1) Green BinIt is important to ensure that anything put into your…
Ice-cream Sunday
Adults and children were delighted after church on Sunday 27 June to have a surprise visit from the ice-cream van!
Joint Outdoor Family Service & BYO Picnic
It was a beautiful Autumn morning for the Joint Outdoor Family Service ‘Celebrating Community in Creation’ in St Philip’s Church on 19 September, where we were reminded that we are all part of nature, it is for us to enjoy and to take good care of. It was followed by…
Service in Creation
On Sunday 1 August we assembled for an uplifting outdoor service of worship. The service took place on the lawn of St Philip’s Church. We gave thanks for the wonder of creation. Canon Gyles’ sermon brought to light the profound consequences of climate change for one particular family in Ethiopia.…