L-R Deacons Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Brittany Renee Sparrow Savage, David Sidney Wilcox, II, Jon Ryan Williams, and Ryan Anthony Zavacky were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City. Scroll on for all the pictures.
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The Rehearsal
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Diaconal ordination rehearsal – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Presentation. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Signing the Declaration
Signing the Declaration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Signing the Declaration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Signing the Declaration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Signing the Declaration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Signing the Declaration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Prayers, Gospel & Sermon
The Gospel – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Gospel – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The sermon – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The sermon – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The sermon – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The sermon – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Examination & Consecration
The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Examination – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Examination – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Consecration – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Vesting
Vesting – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Vesting – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Vesting – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Presentation of Bibles & Welcoming the new Deacons
Presentation of Bibles – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary AllmanMeet your new Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Holy Communion
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
First Communion serving as Deacons – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Group Photos
The assembled clergy. The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Brittany Sparrow Savage and the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon David Wilcox and the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Ryan Williams and the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Ryan Zavacky and the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
L-R Deacons Brittany Sparrow Savage and David Wilcox, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Deacons Ryan Williams and Ryan Zavacky. Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Brittany Sparrow Savage – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon David Wilcox – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Ryan Williams – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Ryan Zavacky – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
L-R Deacons Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary AllmanDeacon Brittany and family – The Rev. Deacon Brittany Sparrow Savage and family. Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary AllmanDeacon David and family – The Rev. Deacon David Wilcox and family. Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary AllmanDeacon Ryan with family and people from St. Albans and Christ Church – The Rev. Deacon Ryan Williams, family and presenters. Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary AllmanThe Rev. Deacon Ryan Zavacky, family and presenters. Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon David with people from St. Mary’s – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Brittany and the people of St. Augustine’s – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Fr. John Spicer and Fr. Ron Keel – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Brittany with people from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral – The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Image credit: Gary Allman
Gary Allman was the Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri from March 2014 through June 2023.