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)
  - Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm
     (every 1st Sunday)

Adoration

Tuesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Christmas Masses

CHRISTMAS EVE

  • 4:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm (Spanish)
  • 8:30 pm 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

  • 12:00 AM (Midnight)
  • 9:00 AM 

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

RECONCILIATION

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

CHRISTMAS RECONCILIATION TIMES

Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Thursday, Dec. 18 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Monday, Dec. 22 at  5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Tuesday, Dec 23 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm

PENANCE SERVICE 
Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6:00 pm STJ

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays - 12:30 pm - 9:00 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, January 4, 2026

Another Fishing Story

     Happy Epiphany! This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, which means His manifestation. The Lord Jesus is made known to every people of every land. The 3 Wise Men or Magi, represent the ends of the earth as they were known at the time of the birth of Jesus. They came to know of His birth by following a star. This was not just any star, but the light of the whole world to see. Even astrologers and scientists attest to a giant star on that night that could be seen from anywhere on earth.
     Have you ever just took the time to stop and look up at the stars? Every now and then I get to tell an actual “Fishing Story” from my time up North ice fishing with priest classmates. Several years ago, I was blessed to take a sabbatical and I spent a month living in the middle of a frozen lake, all alone, just me and Jesus. At night, I was fascinated by the wonder of the stars. Sure, they are always up in the sky, but when I was out in the middle of that lake in Northern Minnesota, because of the lack of city lights, the stars dazzled like I had never seen before. A number of times I caught a magnificent display of the Northen Lights across the fridged skies. I can’t help but think this is what the 3 Wise Men saw. They saw a great display of light, a magnificent wonder and it changed their direction to Jesus.
     This is the same light we see in Jesus. This is the same light shone to us at Christmas and in every Mass we attend in this New Year. This light can change us as well. The Lord wants to show us how great His love is and how magnificently He cares for our every need. All we need to do is follow the light, the star of David, the true light come into the darkness around us. This week I encourage you to be like the 3 Wise Men, or Magi and look up! Look up to the heavens and see what the Lord has in storefor you in Christ Jesus. May God keep our gaze on the heavens and on the true light this New and Blessed Year

 

In Jesus - Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra Historia de Pesca 

     ¡Feliz Epifanía! Este fin de semana celebramos la Epifanía del Señor, que significa Su manifestación. El Señor Jesús se da a conocer a todos los pueblos de toda la tierra. Los tres Reyes Magos representan los confines de la tierra tal como se conocían en la época del nacimiento de Jesús. Ellos llegaron a conocer Su nacimiento siguiendo una estrella. No era cualquier estrella, sino la luz que todo el mundo podía ver. Incluso los astrólogos y científicos reconocen que hubo una estrella gigante aquella noche que podía verse desde cualquier lugar de la tierra.
     ¿Alguna vez se han tomado el tiempo para detenerse y mirar hacia las estrellas? De vez en cuando, tengo la oportunidad de contar una verdadera “Historia de Pesca” de mi tiempo en el norte, pescando en hielo con compañeros sacerdotes. Hace varios años, tuve la bendición de tomar un sabático y pasé un mes viviendo en medio de un lago congelado, completamente solo, solo yo y Jesús. Por las noches, me fascinaba la maravilla de las estrellas. Claro, siempre están en el cielo, pero cuando estaba en medio de ese lago en el norte de Minnesota, debido a la ausencia de luces de la ciudad, las estrellas brillaban como nunca las había visto antes. Varias veces fui testigo de un magnífico espectáculo de las Auroras Boreales en los cielos helados. No puedo evitar pensar que esto es lo que vieron los tres Reyes Magos. Vieron un gran despliegue de luz, una maravilla magnífica, y eso cambió su dirección hacia Jesús.
     Esta es la misma luz que vemos en Jesús. Esta es la misma luz que nos fue mostrada en Navidad y en cada Misa a la que asistimos en este Nuevo Año. Esta luz también puede cambiarnos. El Señor quiere mostrarnos cuán grande es Su amor y cuán magníficamente cuida de cada una de nuestras necesidades. Todo lo que necesitamos hacer es seguir la luz, la estrella de David, la verdadera luz que vino a iluminar la oscuridad a nuestro alrededor.
     Esta semana los animo a ser como los tres Reyes Magos, o Magos, y ¡mirar hacia arriba! ¡Miren hacia los cielos y vean lo que el Señor tiene preparado para ustedes en Cristo Jesús! Que Dios mantenga nuestra mirada en los cielos y en la verdadera luz en este Año Nuevo y Bendecido.

En Jesus - a traves de Maria y Jose
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