At a meeting of the Board of Management in March, Senan Murray advised of his intention to retire as Principal of Sandford Parish National School with effect from 31 August 2023. After 23 years as Principal, this will be a significant change for the school – children, staff, parents and…
David O’Shea has once again organised a wonderful Summer Music Series to be held in Sandford Church during the summer months. As well as enjoying and celebrating the musical talent on show, it is a great opportunity to have our church open to visitors and passers-by. My thanks to the…
After a very energetic and successful Messy Church in March, we will be holding another Messy Church on Sunday 11 June, this time with an eco/nature/creation theme. Messy Church is a fresh expression of church, led by the laity, and an alternative way for people to come together through creativity,…
A popular day in our parish calendar is Ice-Cream Sunday, this year taking place on Sunday 18 June, when we will have an outdoor service in the grounds of St Philip’s, followed by ice-cream.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Rectory garden for our Strawberries and Wine Garden Party on Wednesday 21 June, which is an important social event for parishioners of Sandford and St Philip’s, together with children, parents and staff of SPNS.
As we find ourselves nearing the end of another academic year, I look forward to welcoming you to Sandford Parish Church on Sunday 25 June for our special service to mark/celebrate the end of the school year.
The Sandmill Strollers walks continue during the summer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you’re free do pop along – you’ll receive a warm welcome, reconnect with nature, see some stunning scenery and have fun.
On the evening of Good Friday (7th April) we have a service of Tenebrae (the Latin word for ‘darkness’ or ‘shadows’.) One of the most conspicuous features of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our Lord, remains. As it…
We will join again this year with parishioners of Beechwood Avenue parish for our ecumenical walk behind the Cross on Good Friday (7th April). We will meet at the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, at 10 am on Good Friday where we will have a reading from Scripture.…
The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois will be performed by the Sandford and St Philip’s Choral Union and Choral Scholars on Wednesday 5 April at 7.30 pm in Sandford Church, directed by Dr David O’Shea. There is no admission charge, though donations will be greatly welcomed which…