It was another brilliant End-of-Term Concert from our Sandford and St Philip’s Choral Union and Junior Choir which was performed on Thursday 1 June at 7.30pm in Sandford Parish Church. David O’Shea had put together a great programme with a range of choral music; from Bach to O’Shea and O’Farrell,…
Esme Lewis held her 5th Solo Art Exhibition in Sandford Church on 1 July. It was a great success all round. She sent the following letter to us after the event: I am very grateful to Canon Sonia Gyles, Irene Barber, Margaret Wynne and Janet Walsh for the use of…
It’s hard to believe that this outdoor service took place before the children had broken up for Summer. We were fortunate enough to have the sunny weather which enabled us to have an outdoor service. The sun was certainly shining which was more than we could say for the school…
The Strawberries and Wine event is a highlight of the parish summer calendar every year. This year it fell on the solstice, Wednesday 21 June. The children were on the final countdown to their summer holidays and with the promise of strawberries and cream, and a later than usual bedtime,…
‘Church, but not as you know it’ was held on a warm Sunday afternoon on 11 June, at St Philip’s Church and Hall. The theme was all things bright and beautiful. A sub-committee of the Parish Development Committee, along with Rev. Canon Sonia Gyles, set up this wonderful opportunity for…
St Philip’s Allotments will be participating in this year’s Rathmines Garden Trail on Sunday, 11th June from 2pm – 5pm. All welcome!
At a meeting of the Board of Management in March, Senan Murray advised of his intention to retire as Principal of Sandford Parish National School with effect from 31 August 2023. After 23 years as Principal, this will be a significant change for the school – children, staff, parents and…
David O’Shea has once again organised a wonderful Summer Music Series to be held in Sandford Church during the summer months. As well as enjoying and celebrating the musical talent on show, it is a great opportunity to have our church open to visitors and passers-by. My thanks to the…
After a very energetic and successful Messy Church in March, we will be holding another Messy Church on Sunday 11 June, this time with an eco/nature/creation theme. Messy Church is a fresh expression of church, led by the laity, and an alternative way for people to come together through creativity,…
A popular day in our parish calendar is Ice-Cream Sunday, this year taking place on Sunday 18 June, when we will have an outdoor service in the grounds of St Philip’s, followed by ice-cream.