Head gasket problims

Just about to install my Fel-pro head gaskets.Never notice this befor maybe its the way it is to be.What has me freek out,I lay the gasket down and the rear of the block were there is a water pasage there is a hole so it will flow coolant also a big hole in the gasket, but at the front of the block were there is a hole for water to flow my gasket has no hole so it is block off.Is this right,sorry no pics my camara is broke.