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 21-27,2026:

Monday - 
     7:30am (KCHS Chapel):  +Peggy Choplin 
   Tuesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Manuel Arcos 
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Keith Wood
Wednesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Deanie Peterson
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Evelyn Trambly
Thursday - 
     
8:15 am (St. James): +Patrick Weber
Friday - 
 
   7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Luc Pham and +Luc Nguyen
     8:00 am (St. James): +Vern Brickner 
Saturday - 
   8:00 am (St. James): +Joe Meuret
   5:00 pm (St. James): Agustin Izaguirre
Sunday - 
    8:30 am (St. James): The Intentions of Our Parishioners 
   10:30 am (St. James): +Jerome Suig
   12:30 pm (St. James): No Mass Intention

Fishing with St. James

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Another Fishing Story

    The Gospel for this weekend is a perfect example of what our final teaching on the Mass will be. The father has two sons and sends them out. One goes and the other does not go. They are both sent, they respond differently, only one has done the will of the father.
     Brothers and sisters, the final part of the four-week teachings on the Mass is the Concluding Rite. After the vessels for Mass, the chalices and ciboria, have been purified, a brief time of quiet is allowed for personal prayer and thanksgiving for the Eucharist we have received. When the presider stands, he says “Let us Pray” and recites the closing prayer. Then afterwards he continues with a blessing of “the Lord be With You” and a final triune blessing invoking the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is asking the blessing from God, “May almighty God Bless you” or some other form may be used. Finally, the deacon if present, or the main presider sends the faithful with words of encouragement.
     Just like Jesus’ example in the Gospel, we are sent and have a response. We say “Thanks be to God” not that the Mas is over, but that we are being sent. Our response is put into action by the way we “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord” or “Go in Peace” or “Go in Peace and Love to serve the Lord”. Jesus wants us to go and live our faith, to be disciples, to share the message of the Gospel with all we meet. This part of the Mass is important and so is the blessing that we all need. I just want to remind everyone what a disrespect it is to the Lord to leave the Mass before the blessing and dismissal. I know we all have places to be and things to do, but unless there is an emergency, we should NEVER leave Mass before the Blessing and sending for in the name of the Lord.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra historia de pesca

     El Evangelio de este fin de semana es un ejemplo perfecto de lo que será nuestra enseñanza final sobre la Misa. El padre tiene dos hijos y los envía a trabajar. Uno va y el otro no. Ambos son enviados, responden de manera diferente, pero solo uno ha hecho la voluntad del padre.
     Hermanos y hermanas, la parte final de las enseñanzas de cuatro semanas sobre la Misa es el Rito de Conclusión. Después de que los vasos utilizados para la Misa, los cálices y los ciborios, han sido purificados, se permite un breve momento de silencio para la oración personal y para dar gracias por la Eucaristía que hemos recibido. Cuando el celebrante se pone de pie, dice: «Oremos», y recita la oración final. Después continúa con una bendición: «El Señor esté con ustedes», seguida de una bendición final trinitaria, invocando al Padre, al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo. Está pidiendo la bendición de Dios: «Que Dios todopoderoso los bendiga», aunque también puede utilizarse otra fórmula. Finalmente, si está presente el diácono, o de lo contrario el celebrante principal, envía a los fieles con palabras de ánimo.
     Al igual que en el ejemplo de Jesús en el Evangelio, nosotros somos enviados y tenemos que responder. Decimos «Demos gracias a Dios», no porque la Misa simplemente haya terminado, sino porque estamos siendo enviados. Nuestra respuesta se pone en acción cuando escuchamos: “Vayan y anuncien el Evangelio del Señor”, o “Vayan en paz”, o “Vayan en paz y con amor a servir al Señor.”
     Jesús quiere que salgamos y vivamos nuestra fe, que seamos discípulos y que compartamos el mensaje del Evangelio con todas las personas que encontremos. Esta parte de la Misa es importante, y también lo es la bendición que todos necesitamos. Solo quiero recordarles a todos cuánto falta al respeto al Señor salir de la Misa antes de la bendición y del envío. Sé que todos tenemos lugares a donde ir y cosas que hacer, pero, a menos que haya una emergencia, NUNCA debemos salir de la Misa antes de recibir la bendición y ser enviados en el nombre 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