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

(cada segundo del mes)
(every 2nd Sunday)

Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm

(every 1st Sunday)

Weekday Mass Times

Monday – No Mass

Tuesday – 12:00 pm

Wednesday – 12:00 pm

Thursday – 12:00 pm 

Friday – 8:00 am

St. James Rosary Times

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

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 - 12:00 pm - No 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, July 6, 2025

Another Fishing Story

 “Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!" (Psalm 66)
     One of my hobbies is fishing and taking fishing trips with my priest classmates up in Minnesota. A key part of this fishing trip for me, is the planning of the meals, Masses and side adventures to help ensure a smooth trip for everyone. Sometimes it is fun just to set aside time for fun memories and “Another Fishing Story” as we begin the planning.
     I am eternally grateful to almighty God for having blessed me with being assigned as your new Pastor at St. James. I want to continue with you “Fishing with St. James” and telling the story of our faith in the Lord Jesus. In the church this is called Kerygma. Kerygma is a sharing the gospel of our lives, the story of Jesus fully alive in us.
     I am eternally grateful for Fr. Joe and all he has done here at St. James for 16 years. I can only pray the Lord affords me the same blessing here with you. Just like the fishing trips I take with my classmates, I have been preparing for months to come to St. James. I feel as if this is a sort of coming home, a return to a familiar place and to familiar faces that I have known. I am looking forward to the stories and the Kerygma we will share in the many years we will have together. I ask you to be patient with me as I learn to serve you and mend the nets of life here at St. James. I will make some mistakes, for sure!  I will probably do things different than you are used to. But it is the same Lord, the same God and Father who has called us all to Himself in the Holy Spirit.
     The joke about fishing stories, is that the more you tell the story, the bigger the fish gets. We will continue to fish together at St. James. Our story of the Lord’s goodness will be told. Our hearts will grow, together in faith, hope and love. Let us proclaim and sing loudly from this mountain with Psalm 66 this weekend:
     “Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!"

In Jesus- Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra Historia de Pesca

    “¡Aclamen a Dios, toda la tierra, canten salmos a su glorioso nombre, hagan alarde sus alabanzas: "¡Qué admirables son tus obras!" (Salmo 66)
     Uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos es ir de pesca y hacer viajes de pesca con mis compañeros sacerdotes en Minnesota. Una parte clave de estos viajes para mí es la planificación de las comidas, las Misas y las pequeñas aventuras, para asegurar que todos tengamos una experiencia agradable y sin contratiempos. A veces, es bueno simplemente apartar tiempo para crear recuerdos divertidos y comenzar con “Otra historia de pesca” mientras empezamos a planificar.
     
Estoy eternamente agradecido a Dios todopoderoso por haberme bendecido con la misión de ser su nuevo párroco en St. James. Quiero continuar con ustedes “Pescando con St. James”, contando juntos la historia de nuestra fe en el Señor Jesús. En la Iglesia, esto se llama Kerigma. Kerigma es compartir el Evangelio a través de nuestras vidas, la historia de Jesús plenamente vivo en nosotros.
    Estoy profundamente agradecido al Padre Joe por todo lo que ha hecho aquí en St. James durante estos 16 años. Solo puedo pedirle al Señor que me conceda la misma bendición aquí con ustedes. Al igual que los viajes de pesca que hago con mis compañeros sacerdotes, me he estado preparando durante meses para venir a St. James. Siento como si estuviera regresando a casa, a un lugar familiar, a rostros conocidos. Espero con ilusión las historias y el Kerigma que compartiremos durante los muchos años que tendremos juntos. Les pido paciencia mientras aprendo a servirles y a “remendar las redes” de la vida aquí en St. James. ¡Seguramente cometeré algunos errores! Probablemente haga las cosas de manera diferente a lo que están acostumbrados. Pero es el mismo Señor, el mismo Dios y Padre quien nos ha llamado a todos hacia Él en el Espíritu Santo.
     El chiste sobre las historias de pesca es que, cuanto más la cuentas, más grande se vuelve el pez. Seguiremos pescando juntos en St. James. Contaremos la historia de la bondad del Señor. Nuestros corazones crecerán, juntos, en fe, esperanza y amor. Proclamemos y cantemos con fuerza desde esta montaña, con el Salmo 66 este fin de semana:
    “¡Aclamen a Dios, toda la tierra, canten salmos a su glorioso nombre, hagan alarde sus alabanzas: "¡Qué admirables son tus obras!" (Salmo 66)

En Jesús - Por María y José,
Padre 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