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Journeying Together through Lent 2025
Parishioners from Sandford and St Philip’s Milltown and Beechwood Avenue Parishes met on four Wednesdays in Lent to reflect together on a common Lenten theme. Both parishes have met for reflection at Advent and Lent for the past few years – an enjoyable and enriching experience to share insights and…
Messy Church
Messy Church – Sunday 9 MarchThe theme was Journey through Lent and Ms Hannah Rogan did a terrific job organising a number of child-centred arts and crafts related to this theme. Children had opportunities to reflect on taking journeys and personal challenges during Lent at Messy Church. Some of these…
Music Matters
Choral Union & Choral Scholars The parish choirs have had a busy term so far. The Choral Scholars have been busy learning about key signatures and relative minors and improving their sight-singing—sometimes joined by enthusiastic members of the Choral Union! Liszt’s Via Crucis Following the special service to celebrate the Feast…
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
The Daffodil Day Coffee Morning, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, was held on Friday 28 March at St Philip’s Hall. Thanks to a super team of helpers and bakers there was a fantastic selection of cakes and sweet treats to accompany the tea and coffee. There was a…
St Philip’s Table Quiz
The quiz took place on Thursday 27 February. The fun was mighty as evidenced by our collective smiles and loud laughter, and our brains were put through their paces (and on occasion, beyond!) with aplomb. The evening was excellently organized and run. It was evident that mega effort had been…
Sandmill Strollers
When: 1st Tuesday of every month, and meeting at St Philip’s Church at 1.30pm to car share. Otherwise meet up at 2pm at the walk venue – details below. We usually spend about two hours, walking at a leisurely pace and try to end with refreshments. Join us for good…
Music Matters
Choral Union and Choral Scholars After a well-earned summer break, choir rehearsals recommenced on Wednesday 11 September. We have a busy term ahead, and are looking forward already to Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 13 October. New members are always welcome for the Choral Union (adult singers) and the Choral Scholars…
Garden Gang
Garden Gang restarted on Saturday 7 September – one of those stunningly warm and sunny autumnal days! We were all delighted to come back and see what bounty of vegetables, fruit and flowers were waiting for us. We had some wins and some losses. Our cauliflowers got some sort of…
Sunday School
There will be a joint Sunday School for children in both parishes on Sunday 22September in Sandford at 10am, and on Sunday 1 December at 11am at St Philip’s. It would be really great to see children from both parishes at our Sunday School gatherings, which involve arts and crafts, stories…
Journeying Together through Lent 2025
Parishioners from Sandford and St Philip’s Milltown and Beechwood Avenue Parishes met on four Wednesdays in Lent to reflect together on a common Lenten theme. Both parishes have met for reflection at Advent and Lent for the past few years – an enjoyable and enriching experience to share insights and…
Messy Church
Messy Church – Sunday 9 MarchThe theme was Journey through Lent and Ms Hannah Rogan did a terrific job organising a number of child-centred arts and crafts related to this theme. Children had opportunities to reflect on taking journeys and personal challenges during Lent at Messy Church. Some of these…
Music Matters
Choral Union & Choral Scholars The parish choirs have had a busy term so far. The Choral Scholars have been busy learning about key signatures and relative minors and improving their sight-singing—sometimes joined by enthusiastic members of the Choral Union! Liszt’s Via Crucis Following the special service to celebrate the Feast…
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
The Daffodil Day Coffee Morning, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, was held on Friday 28 March at St Philip’s Hall. Thanks to a super team of helpers and bakers there was a fantastic selection of cakes and sweet treats to accompany the tea and coffee. There was a…
St Philip’s Table Quiz
The quiz took place on Thursday 27 February. The fun was mighty as evidenced by our collective smiles and loud laughter, and our brains were put through their paces (and on occasion, beyond!) with aplomb. The evening was excellently organized and run. It was evident that mega effort had been…
Sandmill Strollers
When: 1st Tuesday of every month, and meeting at St Philip’s Church at 1.30pm to car share. Otherwise meet up at 2pm at the walk venue – details below. We usually spend about two hours, walking at a leisurely pace and try to end with refreshments. Join us for good…
Music Matters
Choral Union and Choral Scholars After a well-earned summer break, choir rehearsals recommenced on Wednesday 11 September. We have a busy term ahead, and are looking forward already to Harvest Thanksgiving on Sunday 13 October. New members are always welcome for the Choral Union (adult singers) and the Choral Scholars…
Garden Gang
Garden Gang restarted on Saturday 7 September – one of those stunningly warm and sunny autumnal days! We were all delighted to come back and see what bounty of vegetables, fruit and flowers were waiting for us. We had some wins and some losses. Our cauliflowers got some sort of…
Sunday School
There will be a joint Sunday School for children in both parishes on Sunday 22September in Sandford at 10am, and on Sunday 1 December at 11am at St Philip’s. It would be really great to see children from both parishes at our Sunday School gatherings, which involve arts and crafts, stories…