Good evening Barriefield villagers and St. Mark’s parishioners,
Yes, it’s that time of year – please join us for our annual evening of carolling in Barriefield!
Mark your calendars! Our beloved tradition of carolling in the village to raise funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper campaign will take place the evening of Tuesday, December 10th, at 6pm. All welcome!
Some pointers:
- We’ll meet at William Michael House, 249 Main Street, at 6pm and then go out to carol together. Carollers are warmly invited to return afterwards for holiday treats at WMH.
- Since the pandemic we’ve avoided collecting at the door. If you would like to support the hamper campaign, please contribute (especially convenient) by E-transfer to: Christine Sypnowich christine.sypnowich@queensu.ca Or if you want to donate by cheque, please make sure your cheque is made out to the Salvation Army Kingston - Hamper Fund and drop it off to 249 Main Street. Early donations very welcome (and they might increase the chances of us coming to your door!).
- The Salvation Army will issue individual tax receipts for contributions over $20. Please give your address with your donation to get your receipt (although I do have addresses from last year on file).
- Let’s have the village alight with Christmas lights to illuminate the carollers’ way (and carollers please bring lanterns if you have them)!
- We will stand some distance from people’s houses, but please do come out to your front door to join in (and improve!) the singing, and to share festive greetings!
For the past few years, Barriefielders have been especially generous – last year we raised an amazing $3,300! Let’s hope we can match it in 2024!
Happy Holidays!
Yours,
Christine Sypnowich, On behalf of the BVA
Photo Credit: BVA website
