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 November 9,2026:

Monday - 
     7:30am (KCHS Chapel): +Luc Pham and +Luc Nguyen 
   Tuesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Perry Kenney
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Dennis Day
Wednesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel):+Lyle Menke 
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Dr. David Sokolowski 
Thursday - 
     
8:15 am (St. James): +Kathleen Raasch
    10:30 am (St. James): +Funeral of Blake Seier 

Friday - 
 
   7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): No Mass Intention 
     8:00 am (St. James): No Mass Intention 
Saturday - 
   8:00 am (St. James): No Mass Intention 
   5:00 pm (St. James): +Donna Zimmer 
Sunday - 
    8:30 am (St. James): For The Intentions of Our Parishioners 
   10:30 am (St. James): +Judy Isaac  
   12:30 pm (St. James): +Jesus Rodriguez 

Another Fishing Story

Sunday, November 15 , 2026

“Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.  For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night.” (1 Thes. 5:1)
    It is Fall and the temps are dropping and there is a hint of changes in the air. I even see Christmas decorations going up and Holiday music is on the radio. I am sure you all know that I, for one, am ready for the colder weather and ice fishing. I also enjoy change and something new and different. Change gives us a fresh look at things around us and the natural cycle of life and death.
     Our readings these last few weeks of the Liturgical Year are a reminder of change and the cycle of life and death, but also that the church and her Liturgies, move with the changes. Next week we will celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe, then Advent will begin and we will prepare for the Incarnation of God, the birth of Jesus at Christmas. This time allows us all to reflect on the importance of everything around us, all the different parts of life. Jesus is in every moment, in every opportunity, in every change of seasons and time. How will we invite Jesus into our changes and life’s moments in a different way this year? How can I ask Jesus to show me how I need to change and how He can be a part of making every moment an opportunity for grace and peace?

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra historia de pesca

“En cuanto a los tiempos y a las circunstancias, hermanos, no necesitan que les escriba. Ustedes saben perfectamente que el Día del Señor llegará como un ladrón en plena noche”. (1 Tesalonicenses 5, 1)
     Es otoño, las temperaturas están bajando y se empieza a sentir que el cambio está en el aire. Incluso ya veo decoraciones navideñas y escucho música de las fiestas en la radio. Estoy seguro de que todos saben que, por mi parte, ¡estoy listo para el frío y para la pesca en el hielo! También disfruto los cambios y las cosas nuevas y diferentes. Los cambios nos permiten ver lo que nos rodea desde una perspectiva renovada y apreciar el ciclo natural de la vida y la muerte.
     Las lecturas de estas últimas semanas del Año Litúrgico nos recuerdan los cambios y el ciclo de la vida y la muerte, pero también que la Iglesia y sus celebraciones litúrgicas avanzan junto con esos cambios. La próxima semana celebraremos la Solemnidad de Jesucristo, Rey del Universo; después comenzará el Adviento, tiempo en el que nos prepararemos para la Encarnación de Dios y el nacimiento de Jesús en Navidad. Este tiempo nos invita a todos a reflexionar sobre la importancia de todo lo que nos rodea y de los diferentes aspectos de nuestra vida. Jesús está presente en cada momento, en cada oportunidad, en cada cambio de estación y en cada etapa de nuestra vida. ¿Cómo vamos a invitar a Jesús a formar parte de nuestros cambios y de los momentos de nuestra vida de una manera diferente este año? ¿Cómo puedo pedirle a Jesús que me muestre en qué necesito cambiar y cómo Él puede ayudarme a convertir cada momento en una oportunidad para recibir su gracia y su paz?

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