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(1932-2024)
When I went to see Jodie a few weeks ago, I said, “Jodie, I know you asked me to preach at your funeral. Well, what do you want me to say?” She replied, “Read the Scriptures, in the ‘Message’ translation, and just say, ‘LOVE.’ Yeah, Love. Love. Love. That’s all.”
These words come near the end of Sister Nancy Murray’s funeral homily for Sister Joanne Screes, who spoke in her life story about her belief that goodness and love make up the “golden umbilical cord” that connects all of creation.
Joanne Elizabeth Screes, known to all as Jodie, was born on January 25, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio, to E. Russell and Margaret Valerie (Murphy) Screes. Jodie was the younger of two children, after a brother, William.
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Enjoy these videos with Sister Jodie
Recording of Sister Jodie's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)
Recording of Sister Jodie's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)
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