All Are Welcome

After more than 150 years in Kearney, the parish of St. James has a rich history as a community of Catholic worship and an established legacy of service to the people of Kearney and the surrounding areas.

We invite our Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as visitors from other denominations, to pray and celebrate the Sacraments with us. You will be welcomed and embraced as we join together as one in the presence of God.

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday – 5:00 pm

Sunday – 8:30 am & 10:30 am
 - Misa en Español – 12:30 pm
 - Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm
     (every 1st Sunday)

Adoration

Tuesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 3:30-4:30 pm
(or by appointment)

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Weekday Mass Times

Monday – 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel)

Tuesday – 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel) 12:00 pm (St. James)

Wednesday – 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel) 12:00 pm (St. James)

Thursday – 8:15 am (St. James)
(with KCHS)

Friday –7:30 am (KCHS Chapel)  8:00 am (St. James 

Saturday - 8:00 am (St. James)

St. James Rosary Times

Rosary and Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm in the church

Every Sunday before the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses

* This is the regular Mass schedule - be sure to check the Weekly Bulletin or our Mass Times page for any changes!

Our Mission

St. James parish was established in 1881 to be a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, to spread the Good News of the Gospel, and to minister and serve others. As Catholics, we believe in Jesus' dying and rising and in our call to celebrate the Sacraments and proclaim the Gospel.


St. James is Live Streaming Masses according to the following schedule:

Saturday - 5:00 pm - Weekend Mass
These can be viewed either live or replay directly from the St. James Kearney YouTube Channel or by using the “Mass Videos” button on the St. James myParish App.


Mass Intentions for the week of September 28-October 04,2026:

Monday - 
     7:30am (KCHS Chapel):  +Bernard Fairbanks
   Tuesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Kasper Jahner
     12:00 pm (St. James): NO Mass Intention
Wednesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): Carolina Torres-Rico
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Stacie Evans 
Thursday - 
     
8:15 am (St. James): Catholic Daughters Living and Deceased
Friday - 
 
   7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): NO Mass Intention
     8:00 am (St. James): +John Polk and +Lynn McNeed
Saturday - 
   8:00 am (St. James): NO Mass Intention 
   5:00 pm (St. James): +Donna Zimmer
Sunday - 
    8:30 am (St. James): The Intentions of Our Parishioners 
   10:30 am (St. James): +Fernando Rodriguez
   12:30 pm (St. James): No Mass Intention

Fishing with St. James

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Another Fishing Story

“Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-8)
     I read this passage from our second reading this weekend and am so grateful for all of you. Last weekend was Priesthood Sunday, and so many left such kind and heartfelt notes and remarks for us priests. We are the ones who have been blessed to be able to serve you all in the ministry of the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. I want to thank all of you for your support and prayers. Please continue to pray for us as we work in this vineyard which we have been entrusted and the care for the souls we are leading to heaven.
     I also want to express my gratitude for Fr. Anthony and Fr. Art. I am so blessed to have such holy and generous priests to assist in the ministry here at St. James. I could not do all that I do as the pastor, if I did not have the help of these two extraordinary men, who have offered their lives in humble service. A vineyard requires many laborers to tend the vine and produce a harvest worthy of the Kingdom. We have a number of examples in the readings this weekend of how this can go very wrong and how it can go very well. We are all working in this local vineyard and the fruits I can already see, are abundant and vibrant and gushing with life. Thank you all for your faith and willingness to be co-workers in the vineyard. May God be praised in all we do and, in the harvest, we gather for Him and for eternity.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra historia de pesca

“Hermanos y hermanas: No se preocupen por nada; más bien, en toda ocasión, con oración y súplica, presenten sus peticiones a Dios y denle gracias. Y la paz de Dios, que supera todo entendimiento, custodiará sus corazones y sus pensamientos en Cristo Jesús.” (Filipenses 4:6-8)
      Leí este pasaje de nuestra segunda lectura este fin de semana y estoy muy agradecido por todos ustedes. El fin de semana pasado celebramos el Domingo del Sacerdocio, y muchos de ustedes nos dejaron mensajes y palabras tan amables y llenas de cariño a nosotros, los sacerdotes. Nosotros somos los que hemos recibido la bendición de poder servirles a todos en el ministerio del Sacerdocio de Jesucristo. Quiero agradecerles a todos por su apoyo y sus oraciones. Por favor, continúen orando por nosotros mientras trabajamos en esta viña que nos ha sido confiada y en el cuidado de las almas que estamos guiando hacia el cielo.
     También quiero expresar mi gratitud al Padre Anthony y al Padre Art. Soy muy bendecido de contar con sacerdotes tan santos y generosos que me ayudan en el ministerio aquí en San Santiago. No podría hacer todo lo que hago como párroco si no contara con la ayuda de estos dos hombres extraordinarios, quienes han ofrecido sus vidas al servicio humilde de los demás.Una viña requiere de muchos trabajadores que cuiden de las vides y produzcan una cosecha digna del Reino. En las lecturas de este fin de semana encontramos varios ejemplos de cómo esto puede salir muy mal y también de cómo puede salir muy bien. Todos estamos trabajando en esta viña local, y los frutos que ya puedo ver son abundantes, vibrantes y rebosantes de vida.Gracias a todos por su fe y por su disposición a ser colaboradores en la viña. Que Dios sea alabado en todo lo que hacemos y en la cosecha que reunimos para Él y para la eternidad.

En Jesús — Por medio de María y José
Pd. Josh Brown

St. James Stained Glass Window

St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
[email protected]

Parish Office Hours

Winter Hours:
Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Kearney Catholic High School

110 East 35th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-2610
kearneycatholic.org

KCHS Foundation

20 East 21st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-6903
kchsfoundation.org