Mission Magazine Spring 2008 - Garces Memorial High School

Chapel Progress“At the very heart of the Garces Memorial campus will be the Icardo Chapel because the verycenter of who we are and what we stand for is our Catholic faith.”- John L. Fanucchi ‘68PresidentThe majority of the fundings for thisextensive remodel has been providedthrough the generosity of the Jimmieand Marjorie Icardo Trust and theSalvucci Family.You can see from the renderings onthese pages that one of the beautifulfeatures of the Icardo Chapel andReligious Center will be the stainedglass windows.We have decided to provide, to thosewho are interested, an opportunity toleave a legacy at Garces Memorialthrough the donation of a stained glasswindow. If you are interested, pleasecontact: President John L. Fanucchi at(661) 327-2578 ext. 116.Above is the view of the north interior of the chapel.To the right is the view of the south interior withthe doors closed.In lieu of pews, the chapel will befurnished with chairs. By usingchairs, it allows for Garces Memorialto reconfigure the seating toaccomodate both small and largegatherings inside the chapel. Thechairs will also allow for students toattend Mass seated in a semi-circle,which allows them to be closer tothe altar and have a more meaningfulexperience.Page 37