The Ordination of Brittany Sparrow Savage, David Wilcox, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Zavacky to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Gary Allman Five-minute read. Resources

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.

You can watch a recording of the ordinations here. You can also download a copy of the Order of Service.

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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

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

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 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

Examination & Consecration

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 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

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 Allman

Meet 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

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

Deacon 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 Allman

Deacon 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 Allman

Deacon 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 Allman

The 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.

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