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| The beautifully restored SMI Chapel in September 2011 |
I can still remember the words said on that morning. “It
warms my heart to see our SMI chapel filled again after so many years “ said by
the late Dato’ Brother Vincent Corkery fsc.
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| The late Bro Vincent Corkery addressing the congregation.."it warms my heart.." |
The year was 24th September 2011 and the school was having their 'Centennial Mass'.
The
chapel had been closed since the year 2000 due to termite infestation on the
wood panels, walls and ceiling.
Bro Vincent was not the only one that was glad. A lot of Michaelian's were present and very happy to attending mass at the Chapel again.
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| The late Masters John Lee and Noel d'Oliverio (in stripe shirt) |
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| Happy to be here |
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| Mass was celebrated by Fr Michael Cheah also a Michaelian |
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| The choir was from St Michael's Church |
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| Mass ... |
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| and communion |
SMI chapel was built in the late 1930s. The design was inspired by the beautiful Sainte Chapelle on the Ile de la Cite in
Paris, France.
In 2007 when the restoration of the roof for the main
building was discussed the plan to completely restore the chapel was mooted.
Other than termite infestation the center of the chapel floor was found to be
worn and was then strengthened and resurfaced. The work was done gradually over 4
years and when funds were available.
The result was the mass that morning in a beautifully restored chapel and before the
annual Old Michaelian dinner.
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| Polished and |
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| ....ready.. |
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| ..in the restored chapel |
KC
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