Garden of Remembrance
The Garden of Remembrance, now constructed, is due to be planted in mid-March. Once this has taken place and the operating procedures are finalised by Select Vestry, it will be possible for interments to take place.
SandMill Strollers
Our last walk for 2017 will be along the Great South Wall from the carpark at the Shelley Banks. As usual we depart from St Philip’s Church at 1.30 pm on Tuesday 5 December. We have been remarkably lucky with the weather all year and completed the walks dry and…
Sandmillers: October & November talks
Nowhere’s Child On Wednesday 11 October Kari Rosvall spoke to an enthralled Sandmillers’ gathering in Sandford Parish Church. Her story has become known through an RTE documentary and a book, Nowhere’s Child, co-authored by Naomi Linehan. Kari told us that her life story really began to emerge for her at…
Church Organs
Sunday 19 November marked the last service at which the St Philip’s organ would be heard in its present form, as dismantling began the following day. In the meantime, Trevor Crowe has kindly provided a small temporary pipe organ (placed at the back of the church) which will be used…
Garden of Remembrance unveiled at St Philip’s
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…
Fundraising Concert, Sandford (9th November)
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…
St Philip’s Art Exhibition and Sale
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…
Parish Celebration
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…
Organ Scholar
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…
Choral Scholars
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…