Please Pray for Deana Novakowski

"My first reaction was 'I can't do this.' But if Mrs. Novakowski can go through all that she's gone through, how can I not give back?"

-Northview High School senior Lauren Wernstrom, on hearing she will be singing in the choir at Deana Novakowski's funeral Mass.

Last Monday, Northview High School was informed that one of the school's favorite guidance counselors was dying. Deana Novakowski, who has been fighting ovarian cancer for the past seven years, decided to have the feeding tube keeping her alive removed on December 4. She is expected to pass into eternal life within days. The news today was that she is sleeping all of the time and not doing much else. The Northview Community is soon going to be passing into a rough time. Please keep Mrs. Novakowski in your prayers! She has made peace with God and is ready to go. She has been fighting a long battle, and has decided that there is a better place waiting for her. Please ask God to give her family comfort, as she is expected to pass away before Christmas. Also ask God to welcome her with open arms into heaven. She will be deeply missed by the faculty & staff of Northview High School. Her funeral is planned to be at St. Jude Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. Please pray for Deana Novakowski & her family!

Prayer of Passing for Mrs. Deana Novakowski

God of power and mercy, you have made death itself the gateway to eternal life. Look with love on Deana, and make her one with Your Son in His suffering and death, that, sealed with the blood of Christ, Deana may come before you free from sin. Amen.