Chris now sleeps, awakens and exercises the muscles energetically (we should take some lessons from this).  Turning of the head, curling of the toes, making a fist, opening and closing the mouth while “breathing” the amniotic fluid to help develop the respiratory system.  Chris is very active in the womb.  Chris is still a lightweight—weighing about one ounce—about as much as a letter.  If the doctor uses a Fetal Doppler, it won’t be the weather that is seen but the baby’s heartbeat is heard which sounds like galloping horses.

“But the angel said to him, Zechariah, do not be afraid, your prayer has been heard…”  Luke 1:13

The Third Month

May 25 to June 25

Faith-filled Joseph, believing the revelation that he is to be the protector of the Messiah, bravely stands by Mary’s side, offering his strength and sense of mission as her body begins to accommodate her child.  How many fathers have abandoned the mothers of their children?  Indeed, how many fathers who have treasured a child never know of its existence or of its terrible end?  Babies are denied life who can at this stage hear, open and close their lips, hiccup and suck their thumbs.  At three inches, the baby now begins to kick, curl and fan toes, make a fist, and practice breathing.

Pray for all fathers that they may use the awesome power of life-giving to be a true protector.

Save the date!! The 2nd annual Blessing of the Bikes will be held at Good Shepherd rain or shine on Sunday, June 27 following the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Be there by 12:15 for the blessing. There will be a Poker Run / Food & Drinks / T-Shirts and a Raffle. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #8669. Cost is $20 per bike and $10 per passenger. All proceeds will be donated to My Brothers Keeper of Genesee County for homeless veterans. Bikes & Cars welcome.

3rd Annual Fr. Anthony Classic Car Show

June 11 at St. Robert Parish in Flushing.  Line up begins at 2 p.m.

Mustang Raffle

First Prize: Mustang GT Coupe Premium* (2 yr lease 15,000 miles per year) or $30,000

Second Prize: $3000

Ticket price $20 each
**Reverts to 50/50 if under 3000 tickets sold.

Get your tickets HERE

Drawing will be held 6-11-2021 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine, Flushing
need not be present to win.

Attention men age 17 1/2 or older.  If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus  you can join for free until June 30.  Go to the Knights of Columbus website at kofc.org and click on join.  Enter promo code: MCGIVNEY2020.