‘Have you heard the raindrops drumming on the rooftops?’ The opening line of Hymn 71 wasparticularly apt on Sunday, 11 September 2022 when the raindrops were certainly drumming on therooftops of St Philip’s Church and Hall as parishioners of all ages came together for a service and BBQthat day. It…
Our first ever pre-loved clothes sale was held on Saturday 27 August, the fundsraised going toward s the refurbishment of St Philip’s Hall. Following on fromthe clothes drop off and the set up by a loyal band of dedicated volunteers onFriday evening, which was completed early Saturday morning, the doorsopened…
I attended Ice-cream Sunday with my daughter and it was a brilliant affair. The service was held outside and we were lucky with the weather. Rev. Gyles gave a relatable and fun sermon which started with David O’Shea playing a couple of ‘name that tune’ pieces on the piano and…
It is a curious thing, but the Strawberries and Wine event in the Rectory garden is as you would imagine it to be. You step through the door from the crescent in Sandford Close at any time in the proceedings and are effortlessly part of the conversation. If you are…
The St Philip’s allotment gardeners were delighted to be invited to participate in the 2022 Rathmines Open Gardens trail, organised by the Rathmines Initiative. Seven gardens from Rathmines were open from 2pm to 6pm for the general public to visit, including the allotments at St Philip’s. Visitors were invited to…
Once again this year we will be holding our annual Art Exhibition and Sale in St Philip’s Hall in early November. The exhibition will run in the hall from Thursday 3 November until Sunday 6 November (see front page of SandMill News for times). Pictures will also be available to…
The grouped parishes came together for the now-annual outdoor Service of Creation in the verdant grounds of St Philip’s Church on Sunday 17 July. This Service of the Word, which celebrates the wonders of God’s natural world, also makes us mindful of our influence on the environment. The Lord blessed…
On Sunday 12 June 2022, Choral Matins was sung by the Sandford and St Philip’s Choral Union and Choral Scholars at Sandford Church. It was a special and unique service/day for a number of reasons. One reason is the ancient tradition and constancy of the service itself: Matins is an…
On Sunday 29 May, the service in Sandford Church was prepared and led by the Confirmation Class of 2022, comprising Alex Bailey, Matthew Burns, Eoin Cooke, Lucia Goodall Turner, Millie Langford, Catherine Leahy, April Lyons, Evan Macken and Ivar McGrath. During the course of Confirmation preparation classes led by the…
Our Children’s Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday 16 October at 11.30 am at St Philip’s. Children are asked to bring gifts, which will be given to the Capuchin Day Centre, Penny Dinners, TRUST, and the Women’s Refuge. Items required:• Tea, coffee, sugar, tinned products, non-perishable products (incl.…