After a well-deserved rest following our performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion during Holy Week, the choir has begun preparing for one final special event—a service of Choral Matins on Trinity Sunday, 12 June, to mark the end of the choir term. Surviving copies of music from Sandford of more than a…
The Sandford Parish Cookbook was launched in October 2021. This 128-page bookcontains 101 recipes donated by the parishioners of Sandford & St Philip’sMilltown and the children of Sandford Parish National School, ranging fromCheesy Bang Bangs and Brown Bettys to Noisette of Lamb and Tasmanian Lemon Pie. The cookbook priced at…
Since the grant of planning permission for the essential works on St Philips’ Hall issued in March, five requests to tender have been sent to a selection of building companies for the first phase of the restoration project. The works in this phase include replacing roof tiles and repairing roof…
We were blessed with good weather for the Spring Bazaar on Saturday 14 May. It was great to see everyone enjoying the beautiful church grounds once again. Although we did not serve a huge number of hot chocolates (it was too warm!) some parishioners did enjoy the chance to return…
David O’Shea has once again organised a Summer Music Series running Friday lunchtimes in June, July and August at 1.10 pm in Sandford Parish Church. Admission is free. Donations will be split between the performers and the Sandford Church Bell-Cote Restoration Fund Sandford Church Bell-Cote: When our church buildings were…
Nine young people from Sandford and St Philip’s Milltown were confirmed at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin on Sunday 22 May by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson. This was the culmination of three months instruction of the candidates by the Revd Canon Sonia Gyles, which took…
The Revd Dr Anne-Marie O’Farrell has made an enormous contribution to our parishes by sharing her faith and musicianship. It was only fitting that the Farewell Service for her was a joyous morning of prayers, a celebration of her work, and beautiful instrumental playing and singing. On Sunday 6 March…
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
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…
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!