A beautiful Garden of Remembrance was unveiled at St Philip’s Church, Milltown, on Remembrance Sunday (November 12). Archbishop Michael Jackson dedicated the new Garden of Remembrance, which is in a peaceful location at the rear of the church, following the Service of Remembrance. The project, which has come to fruition…
The Sandford Fundraising Committee, along with David O’Shea, organised a most wonderful concert held in Sandford Church on 9 November. The Culwick Choral Society under the direction of Bernie Sherlock kicked off the evening, followed by baritone Padraig O’Rourke and pianist Michael Grant. We were then treated to two soloist…
This year’s St Philip’s Art Exhibition and Sale opened on Thursday 2 November in the parish hall and ran through until Sunday afternoon. The exhibition was opened by rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy who spoke eloquently about the significance of St Philip’s parish hall in the life of the local community…
We had a most wonderful celebration of our parishes in St Philip’s Church on 19 November and it was great to see so many parishioners taking the time to join together. It was suggested that I print my ‘few words’ in the magazine and so you will see this printed…
We are delighted to welcome Jack Doherty to the grouped parishes as Organ Scholar. Jack has been a member of the Choral Scholars since January 2016 and has just begun studying music and maths at TCD after completing his Leaving Certificate in Gonzaga College. Jack will be learning the organ…
We are delighted to have several new Choral Scholars joining this term, as well as several returning members. This year we have opened membership of the choir to those 12 years old and over. There is still time to get involved for the year if you or your son or…
Music plays a central role in the liturgy of the Church of Ireland, and the parishes of Sandford and St Philip’s have a long history of high quality music-making. The parishes have established a new Choral Union to which there has been a fantastic response from parishioners and local people,…
During the summer months we continued with our monthly walks – the numbers might have been smaller but we had some wonderful walks, great chats and usually a welcome ice-cream or coffee to refresh us at the end. We checked out the continued health of the little tern colony on…
This is the fifth year that David O’Shea has organised Friday lunchtime concerts at Sandford Parish Church. These concerts have provided a wide variety of music experiences both by established musicians and those who are at the start of their performing career – these concerts have provided a platform for…
After enjoying a family service (where we learnt more about fidget spinners!) we were treated to a delicious soft whipped ice-cream cone. The colourful ice-cream van was well positioned over by the wall with the queue at one stage nearly reaching the church. Thanks to God for providing the sunshine…