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Holy Family Cathedral
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska
The Most Reverend Roger L. Schwietz, O.M.I. • Archbishop of Anchorage
The Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley • Archbishop Emeritus
Staffed by the Dominican Fathers and Brothers
Parish Dominicans
Father Anthony-M. Patalano, O.P.
Father Augustine Hilander, O.P.
Father Mark Francis Manzano, O.P.
Brother Thomas Aquinas Pickett, O.P.
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Student Brother
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
Parish Staff
Yuri Beans
Toni Berkenbush
Bookkeeper
Catechetical Programs Director
and Office Manager
Maintenance
Director of Music Ministry
Receptionist
Dan Concepcion
Gavin Duncan
Teri Perez
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Español
4:00 p.m. Dominican Rite (Latin)
6:00 p.m.
Daily Masses
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Rosary begins 20 minutes prior to daily Mass.
Holy Family Cathedral, 1968
Sacramental Information
Prayer
Lauds (Morning)
7:30 a.m. (Monday - Friday)
Confession
Monday - Friday
Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
Church Hours
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Days of Obligation
See bulletin for detailed schedule when applicable
Civic Holidays
Morning Mass10:00 a.m.
No 7:00 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. Masses.
No Confessions
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants: Baptisms are scheduled
after meeting with a priest. Parents or guardians and sponsors
are required to attend a baptism class prior to the baptism.
Baptisms are at 11:00 a.m. in English on the 3rd Saturday of
the month and in Spanish on the 2nd Saturday.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Weddings are scheduled by
meeting with a priest at least six months prior to the wedding.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office. A
minister is also available for pastoral visits and to bring Holy
Communion to our parish sick and homebound.
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Adults seeking to
complete initiation or inquiring about becoming a Catholic may
call the Parish Office for more information.
Parish Registration
New Parishioners: Welcome to our parish! Contact the Parish
Office or use the forms found in each pew to register.
Change of Address: Contact the Parish Office or use the
registration forms found in the pews to update your information.
Holy Family Cathedral, 811 West Sixth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Cathedral Office Phone (907) 276-3455 • Fax (907) 258-9785
Website: www.holyfamilycathedral.org • Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m.)
From the Pastor’s Desk...
Every year on the Second Sunday of Lent
we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration
from one of the Gospels. With our Lenten
journey so briefly under way, we may need the
encouragement of what lies ahead that the Transfiguration
story gives us. As Jesus was transfigured and ultimately
triumphant over death, so may our prayer today be that we too
will be transformed.
Year B’s survey of God’s covenant-making continues as
Abraham, challenged to an obedience beyond heroic,
prepares to sacrifice [his] son Isaac [his] only one, whom [he]
love[s]. In the end, Abraham’s willingness to obey proves
sacrifice enough. God spares Isaac and promises Abraham
that in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find
blessing.
Linking Old Testament and Gospel, Saint Paul marvels
that what God did not require of Abraham, God was willing to
do for us. This prompts Saint Paul’s confidence, as it should
ours, that God, Who did not spare His Own Son but handed
Him over for us all, will also give us everything else along with
[Jesus], namely, forgiveness here, and eternal life hereafter.
Therefore, the Second Sunday of Lent always features
Jesus’ Transfiguration as a glimpse of Lent’s and life’s
destination. Our Old Testament past, represented by Elijah
and Moses, our present discipleship, modeled by SS. Peter,
James and John, and the heavenly future transcending all
earthly glory and symbolized by Jesus’ dazzling white robes,
coalesce in this radiant moment. Saint Peter, speaking for all
of us, whose earthly glimpses of heavenly beauty are all-toofleeting, proposes to preserve it forever: Rabbi, it is good that
we here! Let us make three tents. But from the cloud a voice
corrects Saint Peter, This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him.
What does Jesus say?
Forego the glimpse, leave the
mountain, walk discipleship’s path of self-sacrificing service
and unconditional love: Lent’s transformational journey that
alone leads to Easter’s–––and eternity’s–––transfigured glory.
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Early this Sunday morning, I will fly down to Oakland,
California, to attend the annual Dominican Superiors’ Meeting
for the Western Province. This meeting starts on Monday, 2
March, and will last until Friday, 6 March. The meeting takes
place at the retreat house of the Sisters of the Holy Names of
Jesus and Mary in Santa Cruz, California.
Upon the completion of this meeting, I will take my afterChristmas break at Saint Dominic’s Priory and Parish in Eagle
Rock–––a sleepy hamlet nestled between Pasadena (east)
and Glendale (west)–––with the famous Colorado Boulevard
(of Rose Parade fame) running through these three cities. I
return to Holy Family on Saturday, 14 March.
Respect for Life
Representative Harriet Drummond recently
introduced HB99 to legalize assisted suicide in
Alaska. We have been there and done that. In
1996, a similar bill was defeated by the Legislature
and, in 2001, by the Alaska Supreme Court. In his unanimous
opinion, Justice Alex Bryner wrote that the State "insists that
the terminally ill are a class of persons who need protection
from family, social, and economic pressures, and who are
often particularly vulnerable to such pressures because of
chronic pain, depression, and the effects of medication."
- Please email [email protected]
and other Representatives to let them know your opinion.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Liturgical Schedule and Mass Readings
Sunday
- March 1
Second Sunday of Lent
Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18;
Psalm 116:10, 15-19
Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10
Monday
Feria, Second Week of Lent
- March 2
Deuteronomy 9:4-10; Luke 6:36-38
Tuesday
St. Katherine Drexel
- March 3
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12
Wednesday St. Casimir
- March 4
Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28
Thursday
Feria, Second Week of Lent
- March 5
Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31
Friday
Feria, Second Week of Lent
- March 6
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday
SS. Perpetua and Felicity
- March 7
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday
Third Sunday of Lent
- March 8
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11
1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25
Mass Intentions
Saturday
- Feb 28
Sunday
- March 1
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Monday
7:00 a.m.
- March 2
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 a.m.
- March 3
12:10 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
- March 4
12:10 p.m.
Thursday
7:00 a.m.
- March 5
12:10 p.m.
Friday
7:00 a.m.
- March 6
12:10 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
- March 7
5:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
- March 8
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Priests’ Intentions
Priests’ Intentions
Jim and Beckie Clinton
People of Holy Family Cathedral
Jim and Beckie Clinton
Martin Family
Jim and Beckie Clinton
Jim and Beckie Clinton
+ Isabelo Hilario III
Jones Family - living and deceased
Holy Souls in Purgatory
+ Loretta Syndy Donald
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Cook Family - living and deceased
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Villiger Family
+ Sofia Perez
Natalie Mezzetti
+ Diana Kramer-Crapps,Cindy,Alex
Myra D’Amboise
+ Edwin Butler Crittenden
+ John Fetters
People of Holy Family Cathedral
+ Macaria Ramos
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Deceased Brothers and Sisters of
Dominican Laity of the Province
Scholarship from Catholic Daughters
The Court St. Pius X #1866 of the Catholic Daughters of
the Americas is pleased to announce their annual $500
scholarship competition for students in 8th grade in public or
private schools. This year’s essays, titled “Just Be a Blessing”,
should discuss the virtues and qualities needed during high
school to be a blessing to others. Application forms must be
submitted with essays. To receive an application or request
more information, contact the CDA Scholarship Committee at
[email protected] or 230-4726.
Applications and essays must be postmarked by April 15,
2015 and sent to CDA Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box
243953, Anchorage, Alaska 99524-3953. The winning essay
will be submitted to the National Catholic Daughters of the
Americas for another possible $500 award. Incomplete and/or
late applications will not be considered.
Cathedral Events and Notices
Mark Your Calendars
• Weds, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
• Thurs, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
High Dominican Rite Mass
Theology and Literature
- Long Loneliness (D.Day)
Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross are said at
11:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Prior to the evening Stations, soup
suppers are held in the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Groups scheduled to host soup suppers:
• March 6
Knights of Columbus
• March 13
Liturgical & Social Ministries
• March 20
Confirmation classes and Young Adults
• March 27
Hispanic Ministry
Please bring meatless soups to the Parish Hall by 6:00 p.m.
Centennial Photo Directory: Online Sign-Ups
Sign up for free individual or family portraits by Lifetouch after
any Sunday Mass or online at www.holyfamilycathedral.org
(select the Lifetouch link. Not available Sat- Mon due to Mass
sign-ups). This free photo directory will include historic photos
commemorating the 100th anniversary of Holy Family
Cathedral. It is sure to be a valuable keepsake. Look for
information in future bulletins about how to sign up online.
Portrait dates include (Mark your calendars!):
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Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 from 2:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 27 from 2:00–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 from 2:00–9:00 p.m.
Performance: The Life of St. Catherine of Siena
Sr. Nancy Murray, an Adrian Dominican and sister of actor Bill
Murray, will present a one-woman show of the life of St.
Catherine of Siena on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Cathedral. The feast day of St. Catherine of Siena is April
29. This presentation will raise funds for our Centennial
celebration. Watch the bulletin for ticket information.
Glance at the Coming Week
• Sunday, March 1
• CCD (Religious Education)
• 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - Parish Hall
• Monday, March 2
• 7:00 p.m. Trail Life Leaders - Parish Hall
• 7:00 p.m. Lenten Scripture Study - Holy Family Center
• Tuesday, March 3
• 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary - Holy Family Center
• 7:00 p.m. Llamas del Espiritu - Holy Family Center
• 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Holy Family Center
• Wednesday, March 4
• 7:00 p.m. Young Adults - Cathedral
• 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Galatians) - Holy Family Center
• Thursday, March 5
• 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation - Holy Family Center
• Friday, March 6
• 11:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross - Cathedral
• 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper - Parish Hall
• 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Cathedral
• Saturday, March 7
• 10:00 a.m. Jr. Legion of Mary - Holy Family Center
• 2:00 p.m. Centering Prayer - Holy Family Center
• 2:00 p.m. Removal of Winter Lights - Courtyard
• 3:00 p.m. El Shaddai - Holy Family Center
• Sunday, March 8
• CCD (Religious Education)
• 9:30 a.m. First Scrutiny for Elect
• 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - Parish Hall
Catechetical Corner
Notices for CCD parents:
• First Reconciliation Retreat for those making
their 1st Holy Communion in May will take
place on Saturday, March 21, beginning at
10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall and ending after
lunch. Those who completed their interview with one of the
priests will make their First Reconciliation at 1:00 p.m. on
March 21. Those who have not turned in their baptism
certificate or completed the interview process will have a
chance to receive their First Reconciliation in April.
Information about adult classes:
• Our Bible Study on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians has
ended, but we still have the Little Rock Study on Exodus on
Monday nights, and our study on the Letter of St. James will
begin on April 8. Watch the bulletin for more information.
Stewardship: Living the Joy of the Gospel
Stewardship of Treasure
FY2015 Budgeted offertory through February 22:
$442,986
FY2015 Actual offertory through February 22: (94%) $418,597
Weekly Budgeted offertory:
February 22 offertory:
Cash and checks:
$9,487
Online electronic giving: $ 799
$ 13,029
$ 10,286
Special Collection for Black and Indian Missions:
$
2,899
Offertory Envelopes
We are now buying our offertory envelopes from Our Sunday
Visitor (OSV). They are mailed in two-month cycles. Requests
for additions, deletions, and for changes to envelope
information are processed by the Parish Office, usually within
a few days of the request, but it takes OSV a little longer to
respond. Please be patient. New envelopes will also have
dates on them.
Good Stewardship This Week: Thank You!
(Just a few of many)
• CCD teachers and El Shaddai for delicious Lenten soup
suppers before the Stations of the Cross on Fridays
• Our Polish Alaska club and Polish community for
refreshments at the Pope St. John Paul II celebration.
• Angee, Jack, Cecilia, Michael, Damien, Odette, and Nobu
for production assistance with Glad Tidings.
Volunteers Needed: Removal of Winter Lights
The Earth Angels will be removing the winter lights at the
Cathedral at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Additional
volunteers are needed. Please come and help.
Centennial Celebration in March
March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the man God
called to be the head of the Holy Family, and the protector of
the Catholic Church. So we have chosen to pray a Novena to
St. Joseph in the month of March. The novena will be March
11-19, during all of the Masses.
“Feeding the Hungry” is this month’s theme. It fits well
with the tradition of the preparation of food altars in honor of
St. Joseph. During the month of March, in addition to hosting a
food altar for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we are coordinating
volunteers to serve dinner at the Brother Francis shelter each
night (except Fridays). More information is available at the
Parish Office. We will also be coordinating volunteer sign-ups
after the Sunday Masses. Please consider partaking in this
service as part of your Lenten journey. Notice that for the
month of March the Holy Family statue will be receiving your
food donations for the food pantry.
Around the Archdiocese
Adoration Opportunity: Lenten Devotion
Lent is a good time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament as
part of your Lenten sacrifice. The Monastery of the Blessed
Sacrament is located at 2645 E. 72nd Avenue and is open
daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars
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March 12
March 26
April 22
May 1
June 15-18
Faith Walk Button Contest Deadline (297-7711)
Chrism Mass- 7:00 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe
Holy Rosary Academy Open House (276-5822)
Ordination of Deacons (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Alaska Catholic Youth Conference
- contact: [email protected]
40 Days for Life
The 40 Days for Life campaign is underway. Please consider
prayer, fasting, and peaceful prayer vigil outside our local
abortion facility, Planned Parenthood (4001 Lake Otis). For
more information or to sign up, visit www.40daysforlife.com/
anchorage or contact Jon at 830-5304.
Theology and Brew
In honor of the Year for Consecrated Life, Fr. David Munoz,
OMI from Buffalo, NY will present "Wake Up the World: The
challenge of consecrated life today." This event will be held on
Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea Galley.
St. Teresa of Jesus – A Call to Intimacy with God
This silent Lenten retreat, led by Fr. Bernard Perkins, a
Carmelite priest from Alhambra, CA, provides a perfect
opportunity for reflection. This retreat at the Holy Spirit Center
begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6 and ends at noon on
Sunday, March 8. Fee: $215 (private); $195 (double); $165
(commuter). Call Holy Spirit Center at 346-2343 to register.
Morning of Reflection for Women
Women are invited to a Morning of Reflection on Saturday,
March 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick
Parish. The morning includes the Rosary, Mass, Confession, a
meditation, and a light lunch. Father Donatian Kaigoma,
Chaplain at Providence Hospital, will be the March celebrant.
RSVP to Genny at 947-5359
La Bella Brigata Dinner
St. Catherine of Siena CUF Chapter invites you to “An Evening
with Sheen” (a live reenactment of a classic Archbishop Fulton
Sheen television show, performed by Mario Bird). Join us for
this fundraiser to get Anchorage’s new Catholic radio station,
94.1 FM, on the air! This dinner is Thursday, March 19 at 5:30
p.m. at the Coast International Inn. $75 per person. Contact
[email protected] or 330-9827 for reservations.
Liturgical Ministers - March 7 and 8
Lectors
Toby Carrillo, Suzanne Strisik
Lee Garrett, Brandon Maitlen
Stephanie Oria, Dave Van Tuyl
Jean Bennett, Dona Boschee
Christina Magliaro, Beth Kenney
Altar Servers
5:30 vigil
Christian Walsted, Marcus Walsted
7:30 a.m.
Erik Lochner, Blaise Lochner
9:30 a.m.
Mark Connelly, Michael Connelly
12:00 p.m.
M. Richtarcsik, R. Jarin, C. Balthasar
4:00 p.m.
Isaac Dammeyer, Joshua Fouch
6:00 p.m.
Max Duruin, Marcus Duruin
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
5:30 vigil
Diane Swedersky
12:00 p.m. Bonnie Maffei
7:30 a.m.
Jerry Perkins
6:00 p.m. Susan Elliott
9:30 a.m.
Ken Wichorek
5:30 vigil
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Bulletin Submissions
Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact: [email protected]
Parish Ministries
Altar Servers
Dave Van Tuyl 561-3520
Spanish
Dulce Martinez 339-7118
Dominican Rite
Jason Fouch 903-7965
Coffee & Donuts
Bill and Kim Fasser 903-3145
Earth Angels
Letha Flint 345-6358
Extraordinary Ministers
Bonnie Maffei 277-4017
Spanish
Lupe Ortega 350-2667
Finance Council
Joe Babka 276-3455
Hispanic Ministry
Fr. Mark Francis Manzano, OP
Homebound Ministry
Paul Lariviere 276-3074
Knights of Columbus
Bradley Porter 351-3043
Lectors
Marianne Berus 248-4707
Spanish
Lupe Ortega 350-2667
Legion of Mary (inc. Junior) Therese Syren 887-1121
Liturgical Art & Environment Florence Ward 243-3091
Music Ministry
Gavin Duncan 276-3455
Spanish
Juan Ortega 250-2027
Natural Family Planning
Parish Office 276-3455
Parish Nurses
Pam Kyzer 360-9432
Pastoral Council
Dave Van Tuyl 561-3520
Prayer Groups
Centering Prayer
Kess Frey 338-2894
El Shaddai
Rowena Carrillo 250-0823
Llamas del Espiritu
Griselda Martinez 339-7118
Prayer Line
Parish Office 276-3455
Prison Ministry
Parish Office 276-3455
Religious Education
Fr. Augustine Hilander, OP
Program Director
Toni Berkenbush 646-3025
Respect Life
Pam Albrecht 333-8843
Sacristans
7:00 a.m. weekdays + Sat. Dona Boschee 646-4626
12:10 p.m. weekdays
Ken Wichorek 243-8408
St. Vincent de Paul
Ed Cabarles 330-9637
St. Paul’s Corner (books & gifts) 646-3070
Stewardship Council
Fr. Augustine Hilander, OP
Trail Life USA
Chris Kinney 350-2307
Usher
Parish Office 276-3455
Website
[email protected]
Women of Holy Family
Florence Ward 243-3091
Jackie Frenzel 345-1472
Young Adults
Parish Office 276-3455
Support The Merchants Who Support Our Parish
St. Paul’s Corner- Catholic Book and Gift Store
The bookstore is located at the corner of 5th Avenue & I
Street, in the Holy Family Center. Store phone: 646-3070
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
E & M Enterprises
Apartments To Rent
Phone 561-5911
3108 Dawson Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
STEWARDSHIP IS
THE GRATEFUL RESPONSE OF A CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE
Reflections on the readings for the Sundays in March*
March 1, 2015 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
“’Here I am!’ he answered.” – Genesis 22:11
It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. Can we just as easily answer, “Here I
am, Lord,” when we go home, when a neighbor needs our help, when a fellow parishioner asks us to join a
committee, or when a letter asks for our financial help? These are often exactly the places where Jesus calls
us to be.
March 8, 2015 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
“You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything…” – Exodus 20:4
How many “gods” do you put before God? “Idols” do not always take the shape of physical things, things
we can touch and feel. Those are easy to recognize. Many times they take the form of things we cannot
touch and are much harder to spot - pride, power, ego, comfort or health.
March 15, 2015 - 4th Sunday of Lent
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…” – John 3:16
Of all the wonderful gifts that God has given to us, the gift of His own Son is truly the greatest. How can we
ever thank God for a gift like that? God does not ask us to sacrifice our own precious firstborn, but He does
ask that we be generous in making some sacrifices for Him.
March 22, 2015 - 5th Sunday of Lent
“I will be their God and they shall be my people.” – Jeremiah 31:33
What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we
are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us.
It means we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our neighbors and the world, just as God
cares for us.
March 29, 2015 - Palm Sunday
“Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And
they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” – Mark 15:12-13
Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are presented
opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be
the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the courage to stand up for those in need of our help.
*From the Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Stewardship
MONTH
1
BY THE END OF THE FIRST MONTH OF
PREGNANCY, YOUR BABY IS AROUND
6-7MM (1/4 INCH) LONG - ABOUT THE
SIZE OF A GRAIN OF RICE!
Month One of Pregnancy
The amniotic sac is a water-tight sac that forms around the fertilized egg. It
helps cushion the growing embryo throughout pregnancy.
The placenta also develops at this point in the first trimester. The placenta is
a round, flat organ that transfers nutrients from the mother to the baby, and
transfers waste from the baby.
A primitive face takes form with large dark circles for eyes. The mouth, lower
jaw, and throat are developing. Blood cells are taking shape, and circulation
will begin.
Source: webmd.com
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Monthly article from the Respect Life Committee
Contact: [email protected]