Sunday 19 July was one of the many lovely Sunday mornings that we have had this summer. It was perfect for our joint Service in Creation, outdoors in nature, in the grounds of St Philip’s. Many members of the congregation wore straw hats, though the sun wasn’t scorching that morning…
On Friday 5 June a Young Families Coffee Morning was held in St Philip’s Hall with delicious bakes and friendly chats. It was lovely to see the children’s eyes light up as they spotted each other and the kind interactions as they shared toys. For the parents, there were opportunities…
The gardeners of St Philip’s Allotments were delighted to be invited to participate in the 2026 Rathmines Open Gardens – a fundraising event organised by the Rathmines Initiative – on Sunday 7 June. The chosen charity for this year’s event was LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. In the weeks prior…
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While we had to dodge a few showers on 16 May, that didn’t dampen spirits at the St Philip’ s Spring Bazaar. A steady flow of people, including many visitors and young families, came along to find some bargains, stock up on summer holiday reading, add some items to their…
Faith in Action: Reflecting on Christian Aid Sunday On Sunday, 10 May, our parishes gathered for a celebration of Holy Communion to mark the beginning of Christian Aid Week. The morning’s liturgy, which was broadcast live on TV by RTE, beautifully balanced our rich choral tradition with a call to…
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On a very sunny 20 March, Daffodil Day, a coffee morning was held in front of Sandford Church in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Often this annual event requires scarves and hats if outdoors, but not this year! It was almost like a summer’s day when we gathered for…
On Sunday, 1 March, parishioners from both Sandford and St Philip’s gathered for the 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion service in St Philip’s Church, beginning the morning in a spirit of reflection and community. Following the service, everyone made their way to the parish hall, drawn in by the irresistible aroma…
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