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 – No Mass

Tuesday – 12:00 pm

Wednesday – 12:00 pm

Thursday – 8:15 am 
(with KCHS)

Friday – 8:00 am

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
Monday - No Mass
Tuesday -12:00 Noon - No Live Streaming
Wednesday -12:00 Noon - No Live Streaming
Thursday - 8:15 am - Live Streaming
Friday - No Live Streaming

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.


Fishing with St. James

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Another Fishing Story

“Beloved: Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15)
     Last Sunday at the 10:30 Mass we celebrated our 2026 graduates from St. James. This weekend is Kearney Catholic graduation and next weekend will be Kearney High. As I was reflecting on the readings for this weekend, I thought if I would give our Seniors a scripture to take with them, this would be it. Really it is a wonderful passage to reflect on for all of us, even if we graduated many years ago.
     To sanctify Christ as Lord in our hearts, means to make holy His name, His love and His guidance in our lives. Christ himself suggested that we not have divided hearts, but a heart intent on doing what is right and just. If we want to do the right thing, we need to know and discern the truth and what is the will of God. Graduates do a lot of discerning. They discern where to go to college, what field to study and even who and what kind of person they want to become. There are many challenges they will be faced with, but to have confidence that the Lord will always guide their hearts is important. This requires them to consecrate their hearts to Jesus, sanctify their love and faith in Christ.
     Sharing the hope of Jesus cannot be forced or mandatory. Hope in Jesus comes from a personal relationship and experience of His providential care. Hope does not disappoint; it encourages gently and with reverence for the person being shared with. I pray for all of our graduates in Kearney and everywhere. I pray that they know how deeply and personally Jesus loves them and supports them. I pray they find Jesus with them wherever they go, in every classroom and in every situation, life offers them. I pray that they sanctify Christ as Lord in their hearts so that they may be guided, instructed and encouraged by truth and faith. And I pray for all of you, that Jesus be the hope and joy you desire to share with others. That your hearts too, may be consecrated to Jesus and receive the love you need today.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra historia de pesca

“Amados: santifiquen a Cristo como Señor en sus corazones. Estén siempre preparados para dar una explicación a cualquiera que les pida razón de su esperanza, pero háganlo con mansedumbre y reverencia” (1 Pedro 3:15)
   
El domingo pasado, en la Misa de las 10:30, celebramos a nuestros graduados de 2026 de St. James. Este fin de semana es la graduación de Kearney Catholic y el próximo será la de Kearney High. Mientras reflexionaba sobre las lecturas de este fin de semana, pensé que, si fuera a darles a nuestros estudiantes de último año una cita de la Escritura para que la llevaran consigo, sería esta. En realidad, es un pasaje maravilloso para que todos lo meditemos, incluso si nos graduamos hace muchos años.
     Santificar a Cristo como Señor en nuestros corazones significa hacer santo su nombre, su amor y su guía en nuestras vidas. Cristo mismo nos sugirió que no tengamos corazones divididos, sino un corazón enfocado en hacer lo que es correcto y justo. Si queremos hacer lo correcto, necesitamos conocer y discernir la verdad y cuál es la voluntad de Dios. Los graduados tienen que discernir mucho: a qué universidad ir, qué campo estudiar e incluso quién y qué tipo de persona quieren llegar a ser. Enfrentarán muchos desafíos, pero es importante tener la confianza de que el Señor siempre guiará sus corazones. Esto requiere que consagren sus corazones a Jesús, que santifiquen su amor y su fe en Cristo.

     Compartir la esperanza en Jesús no puede imponerse ni ser obligatorio. La esperanza en Jesús nace de una relación personal y de la experiencia de su cuidado providente. La esperanza no decepciona; anima con suavidad y con reverencia hacia la persona con la que se comparte. Rezo por todos nuestros graduados en Kearney y en todas partes. Rezo para que sepan cuán profunda y personalmente Jesús los ama y los sostiene. Rezo para que encuentren a Jesús con ellos dondequiera que vayan, en cada aula y en cada situación que la vida les presente. Rezo para que santifiquen a Cristo como Señor en sus corazones, para que sean guiados, instruidos y animados por la verdad y la fe. Y rezo por todos ustedes, para que Jesús sea la esperanza y la alegría que desean compartir con los demás. Que sus corazones también sean consagrados a Jesús y reciban el amor que necesitan hoy.

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