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 

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

RECONCILIATION

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

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

* 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, March 01, 2026

Another Fishing Story

“The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1)
    
This passage from the first reading this weekend has always fascinated me and enflamed my imagination. Abram and Sarai, who would become Abraham and Sarah once they arrive, are asked to leave everything behind and go where the Lord God asks them. They ask no questions. They don’t argue or “wine” about it, they simply leave and go where they are told. I wonder how easily we could do the same? Would I question the Lord’s motives or intentions?
     Lent is about picking up where we are and moving. Moving closer to Jesus, moving closer to heaven. Maybe it is not a physical moving, but a spiritual change or move is certainly what Lent is inviting us to be open to with the Lord. In what ways does the Lord desire for me to move or grow? How do I need to move away from my old ways, and move towards a newness in my life, my prayer and my relationships?

     As a priest, we move fairly often. (Hopefully I will not be moving for a long time) We are asked to be obedient to wherever the bishop, and the Lord, ask us to move. No questions, no arguments, simply go where we are asked. I always find the move challenging, but also an opportunity for growth and new beginnings. Bishop Hanefeldt asking me to come to St. James has been an extraordinary blessing and a gift. You have all shown me great love and welcome in this time of transition. I know the Lord has asked me to be here at this time and at this point in our lives for a reason. When we are open to the Lord moving in us and with us, amazing things happen in our lives. I look forward to many years with you and growing together as the Lord does great things with us as we trust in Him to move in us and with us. Let us continue to fish in the sea of the Lord’s goodness and blessing!

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra historia de pesca

      "El Señor dijo a Abram: “Sal de tu tierra natal y de la casa de tu padre hacia la tierra que yo te mostraré.” (Génesis 12,1)
     Este pasaje de la primera lectura de este fin de semana siempre me ha fascinado y ha encendido mi imaginación. A Abram y Sarai, quienes llegarían a ser Abraham y Sara una vez que llegan, se les pide dejarlo todo y dirigirse a donde el Señor Dios les indique. No hacen preguntas. No discuten ni se quejan; simplemente se van y hacen lo que se les pide. Me pregunto qué tan fácilmente podríamos hacer lo mismo nosotros. ¿Cuestionaría yo los motivos o las intenciones del Señor?
     La Cuaresma se trata de retomar desde donde estamos y avanzar. Avanzar para acercarnos más a Jesús, acercarnos más al cielo. Tal vez no sea un movimiento físico, pero ciertamente es un cambio o movimiento espiritual al que la Cuaresma nos invita a estar abiertos con el Señor. ¿De qué manera desea el Señor que yo me mueva o crezca? ¿Cómo necesito alejarme de mis antiguas costumbres y avanzar hacia una renovación en mi vida, en mi oración y en mis relaciones?
     Como sacerdote, nos trasladamos con bastante frecuencia. (Espero no tener que mudarme por mucho tiempo). Se nos pide obediencia para ir a donde el obispo y el Señor nos pidan servir. Sin preguntas, sin discusiones, simplemente ir a donde se nos envía. Siempre encuentro que el traslado es un desafío, pero también una oportunidad de crecimiento y nuevos comienzos. Que el Obispo Hanefeldt me haya pedido venir a St. James ha sido una bendición extraordinaria y un regalo. Todos ustedes me han demostrado gran cariño y acogida en este tiempo de transición. Sé que el Señor me ha pedido estar aquí en este momento y en esta etapa de nuestras vidas por una razón. Cuando estamos abiertos a que el Señor se mueva en nosotros y con nosotros, cosas maravillosas suceden en nuestras vidas. Espero con ilusión muchos años junto a ustedes y crecer juntos mientras el Señor hace grandes cosas con nosotros al confiar en Él para que obre en nosotros y con nosotros. ¡Sigamos pescando en el mar de la bondad y las bendiciones del Señor!

 

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