It is all action in St Philip’s allotments, and with the Garden Gang in particular, as we prepare for the Rathmines Open Garden Trail on Sunday 12 June (2pm – 6pm). We were invited to be participants in June 2019 and it was a spectacular success then as lots of…
The Sandford Parish Cookbook was launched in October 2021. This 128-page bookcontains 101 recipes donated by the parishioners of Sandford & St Philip’sMilltown and the children of Sandford Parish National School, ranging fromCheesy Bang Bangs and Brown Bettys to Noisette of Lamb and Tasmanian Lemon Pie. The cookbook priced at…
Since the grant of planning permission for the essential works on St Philips’ Hall issued in March, five requests to tender have been sent to a selection of building companies for the first phase of the restoration project. The works in this phase include replacing roof tiles and repairing roof…
Sandmillers last met on 11 March 2020 in Sandford Church to hear a talk on Josephine Heffernan’s lost (and found) bracelet. It seems a lifetime away now with the turmoil we have experienced in our lives since then. As we emerge from the pandemic, now seems like an appropriate time…
We were blessed with good weather for the Spring Bazaar on Saturday 14 May. It was great to see everyone enjoying the beautiful church grounds once again. Although we did not serve a huge number of hot chocolates (it was too warm!) some parishioners did enjoy the chance to return…
Our Prayer Walk is back in the grounds of both Sandford Church and St Philip’s Church. Please feel free to drop in for a time of quiet reflection
All of the above suggests that we are regaining some level of normality in life and parish, while acknowledging that Covid is still with us. I’d like to thank the members of the Covid Committees who have been of great help to me, and to us as a parish, over…
The Sandmill Stroller walks continue during the summer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you’re free then do pop along – you’ll receive a warm welcome, reconnect with nature, see some stunning scenery and have fun!
Ice-Cream Sunday is back too! While we had a surprise visit from the ice-cream van last June, this year we are re-introducing our official Ice-Cream Sunday. We will have an outdoor service in the grounds of St Philip’s on Sunday 19 June, followed by ice-cream.
After 3 years, I look forward to welcoming you back to the Rectory garden for our Strawberries and Wine Garden Party on Wednesday 15 June, which is an important social event for parishioners of Sandford and St Philip’s, together with children, parents and staff of our parish school.