The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons

Gary Allman Five-minute read. Resources

On Saturday, June 37, 2023, Joann Grace (Jody) Carroll and Roberta (Robin) Rusconi were ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons 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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Getting started

Getting ready — the rehearsal. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Detail of Deacon Jody’s dalmatic and stole. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Detail of Deacon Robin’s dalmatic and stole. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Getting ready — the rehearsal. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Waiting. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Processional Piper. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The Presentation

The Presentation. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Signing the Declaration

Prayers, Gospel & Sermon

Litany for Ordination. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Dean Andy reads the Litany for Ordination. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The Gospel. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The sermon delivered by the Very Rev. Casey Rohleder. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The sermon. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Examination & Consecration

The Examination. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The Consecration of a Deacon. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Vesting

Vesting. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Presentation of Bibles & Welcoming the new Deacons

Presentation of the Bible. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

“Greet your new deacons.” The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Holy Communion

First Holy Communion as deacons. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Group Photos

The assembled clergy.T he ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Jody and Bishop Diane. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Robin and Bishop Diane. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Bishop Diane with deacons Robin and Jody. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The Rev. Jody Carroll. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The Rev. Deacon Robin Rusconi. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Saint Luke’s. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Robin. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Jody with her presenters from St. Paul’s, Lee’s Summit. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Robin with her presenters from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Bishop Kemper School for Ministry staff and students. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

St. Paul’s Lee’s Summit. Image: Gary Allman

St. Paul’s, Kansas City. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Jody, family and friends. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Robin, family and friends. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Deacon Robin and family. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Reception

Reception. The ordination of Joann Grace Carroll and Roberta Rusconi into the Sacred Order of Deacons at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on June 3, 2023. Image: Gary Allman

Gary Allman was the Communications Director with The Diocese of West Missouri from March 2014 through June 2023.

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