St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church
A Parish of the Anglican Province of Christ the King
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Highlights in this edition include:
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Here’s an excerpt from the current issue:
The St. Joseph of Arimathea Seminary Summer Session ran from July 21st to the Feast of Saint James (July 25th). It was an entirely “zoomed” event. Mornings began at 9:00 a.m. with Morning Prayer followed by a 10:00 a.m. class in liturgics led by Bishops Hansen and Ashman. After a lunch break Canon Weber led a class in liturgical chant and hymns.
Many of us learned that we could begin taking our first steps in chanting. In all there were fifty-three participants: some for credit and others auditing. An added bonus was that many members of the Province met other members who had only been names. It was a magnificent experience.
ONLINE COURSE LIST
Practicum for the Diaconate (10 classes)
Offered by Archbishop Blair Schultz
Required of all deacons (who have not completed the course) and all aspirants.
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
Begins September 16th
First Year Ecclesiastical Latin
Offered by Bishop Ashman
Wednesdays, 10:30 pm Pacific Time.
Begins September 10th
History and Religion II
Byzantine Legacy, the Christian Religions of the East, Post Classical India, Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa; Exploration, Renaissance and Reformation
Offered by Bishop Ashman
Wednesdays, 2:00 pm Pacific Time
Begins September 10th
Seminar: The Screwtape Letters
Offered by Bishop Ashman
A copy of The Screwtape Letters is required (inexpensive.) The Audio CD is suggested.
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. and repeated again at 6:00 pm Pacific Time.
Begins September 11th
Advanced Latin
Readings from the Old Testament, New Testament and the 1560 University BCP
Offered by Bishop Ashman
Fridays, 11:00 am Pacific Time.
Begins September 12th
Fourth Year Biblical Greek
Advanced Grammar and Readings from Scripture
Offered by Bishop Ashman
Fridays, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Begins September 12th
The cost per course is $250.00 for credit and $50.00 for audit. Laity are encouraged to attend. Please address any requests for tuition relief to the Provost (Bishop Ashman.)
When you sign up for your course(s), please send your registration form (below) as a hard copy or by email.
Send your tuition and another copy of your registration to Canon Matthew Weber at 2316 Bowditch P.O. Box 40020 Berkeley, CA 94704 or saintannchapel@gmail.com.
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from Anglican churches around the Province of Christ the King.
Links to summer issues are available below. Here’s a taste of what’s in each one:
Mid-July 2025
We celebrate Independence Day by reflecting on how deeply Anglicanism has been connected to the history of the United States and part of our national story long before 1776.
July 2025
Registration and course information for St. Joseph of Arimathea Seminary’s Summer session. Clergy and laity are invited to attend the session, July 21-25. All classes held on the Zoom platform with recordings available for those registered.
News and photos of recent baptisms, confirmations and celebrations around the Diocese.
Mid-June 2025
News and photos of recent ordinations from around the Province of Christ the King
June 2025
Mark your calendar for St. Joseph of Arimathea Seminary’s upcoming Summer session for clergy and laity. Session dates arr July 21-25.
The May issue of The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from the Synod of the Diocese of the Western States held in Walnut Creek, CA.
Information is also available for St. Joseph’s Anglican Theological College. Registration is now open for the Summer and Michaelmas terms. Clergy and laity are encouraged to enroll or audit. All courses are held online.
The Regina Coeli is the ancient hymn of Easter joy dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, sung from Easter Sunday through Pentecost. Taking the place of the Angelic Salutation during this season, the prayer calls on the faithful to rejoice with Mary over Christ’s Resurrection.
With its brief jubilant lines, the Regina Coeli captures the spirit of Easter: victory over death and the hope of eternal life. The antiphon simply and beautifully proclaims the fulfillment of Christ’s promise and invites Mary to pray for the Church as her risen Son reigns in glory.
Regina Coeli
Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven, Alleluia.
He whom thou was meet to bare, Alleluia.
As He promised, hath arisen, Alleluia.
Pour for us to Him thy prayer, Alleluia.
Latin:
Regina caeli, laetare, Alleluia;
Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia,
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia:
Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia.
O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let those who are devout and who truly love God, take part with joy in this beautiful and glorious feast.
Let those who are faithful servants enter rejoicing into the joy of their Lord.
Let those who have labored with fasting now receive their reward.
Let those who have worked from the first hour receive today what they are owed.
Let those who came after the third hour keep the feast with thankfulness.
Let those who arrived at the sixth hour be also confident;
they too will not be deprived.
Let those who have delayed until the ninth hour advance, with no fear.
Let those who have delayed until the eleventh hour be not afraid for their tardiness;
for the Lord is gracious, and will accept the last even as the first.
He gives rest to those who came at the eleventh hour, as well as to those who worked from the first hour.
He is merciful to those who come late, and he cares for those who came at the beginning.
He gives to the one;
and he gives to the other also.
He rewards the work which is done, and he recognizes the incomplete attempt.
He honors the act and He praises the intention.
And so let all enter into the joy of our Lord.
Let the first and the second receive their reward.
Let rich and poor rejoice together.
Rejoice today, those who have fasted and those who have not.
The table is full-laden;
let all feast richly.
The calf is fatted;
let no one leave hungry.
Let all enjoy the feast of faith;
let all receive the riches of mercy.
Let none complain of poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed.
Let none grieve for their sins;
for forgiveness has dawned from the tomb.
Let none fear death;
for the death of the Savior has freed us.
He has destroyed death by enduring it.
By descending into hell, He has plundered it.
He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh.
Isaiah prophesied this and said: Hades has been embittered by meeting Him below.
It was embittered, for it was abolished.
It was embittered, for it was mocked.
It was embittered, for it was slain.
It was embittered, for it was annihilated.
It was embittered, for it was then enchained.
It took a body and discovered God.
It took earth and encountered heaven.
It took what it saw and was conquered by what it saw not.
O death, where is thy sting?
O hell, where is thy victory?
Christ is risen, and you are made nothing.
Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen.
Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice.
Christ is risen, and life reigns.
Christ is risen, and none are left dead in the tomb.
For Christ, being risen from the dead, has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages.
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The April issue of The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of news, photos, and inspiration from parishes around the province:
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