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The Grouped Parishes of Sandford & St Philip's Milltown
Welcome to the grouped parishes of Sandford and St Philip's. I hope you enjoy your visit to our parish community.
As we approach the season of Lent, the grouped parishes of Sandford and St.Philip's and the United Parishes of Rathmines with Harold's Cross invite you to a series of services of Prayer and Reflection as part of our Lenten Discipline. See details below in our News and Events section.
Please do browse our website to learn something more about our parishes, find out about our worship times and to see what sort of things have been happening over the last while.
News and Events: Dates for your diary!
Ash Wednesday: 22nd February: Two services within our grouped parishes - Holy Communion in Sandford at 10.30 am and in St Philip's at 8.00 pm.
Wednesdays in Lent: Lenten series of services as follows:
| Wed 7th March, 8.15 p.m. | St. Philip's Church |
|---|---|
| Wed 14th March, 8.15 p.m. | Holy Trinity Church |
| Wed 21st March, 8.15 p.m. | St. Philip's Church |
| Wed 28th March, 8.15 p.m | Holy Trinity Church |
Refreshments will be served after the services
Friday, 24th. February : The Dublin Consort presents a concert of German Renaissance Music in St. Philip's at 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7th March: Book Swap, with Bake Sale and Coffee: 10 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. in the Rectory. Bring 5 books and swap for 5 books. This is being run in aid of essential works being carried on the Rectory, Sandford Close. More details here.
Sunday, 25th. March: Easter General Vestry Sandford parish following morning service.
Monday, 26th. March: Easter General Vestry St.Philip's at 8.30 p.m.
Confirmation
Confirmation classes (for children 1st / 2nd year +) will commence shortly and will be held on the following dates:
| Wed. 22nd. Feb | Wed. 29th. Feb | Wed. 7th. Mar | Wed. 14th. Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. 21st. Mar | Wed. 28th Mar | Wed. 18th. Apr | Wed. 25th. Apr |
Classes will be held in Alexandra College from 7.00 - 7.45 p.m.
Our final ‘class’, on Wed 25th. April, will take the form of a rehearsal for the Confirmation Service and will take place in Sandford Parish Church.
The Service of Confirmation will take place on Sunday 29th April at 10.00 a.m. in Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Road, Ranelagh.
Our Parish:
See Upcoming Events for details of our forthcoming parish activities.
News is a summary of what has been happening over the past few months and associated picture gallery.
Parish Activities gives details of activities operating within our parishes including information on our new Cub Troop.
Thank you for visiting our website – please do come again! Also, a warm welcome awaits you, both in Sandford and in St Philips, when you visit us in person.
With best wishes
Sonia
The Revd Sonia Gyles
Rector, Sandford & St Philip's