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 October 19,2026:

Monday - 
     7:30am (KCHS Chapel):  +Chris and +Winoma O'Byrne 
   Tuesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Bernard Fairbanks
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Larry Faber
Wednesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Peggy Choplin 
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Perry Kenney
Thursday - 
     
8:15 am (St. James): +Peggy Choplin 
Friday - 
 
   7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): NO MASS INTENTION 
     8:00 am (St. James): +Marshall Rogers   
Saturday - 
   8:00 am (St. James): NO MASS INTENTION 
   5:00 pm (St. James): +Jan and +Larry Nordhues 
Sunday - 
    8:30 am (St. James): +Roger Standage 
   10:30 am (St. James): For The Intentions of Our Parishioners 
   12:30 pm (St. James): +Sarha Alvarado Laguna

Another Fishing Story

Sunday, November 01 , 2026

“After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: "Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb." (Rev. 7:9-10)
     
Happy Solemnity of All Saints! What a glorious occasion for celebrating the Holy men and women who have gone before us and shown all believers a path to holiness. Who is the saint that inspires you the most? I can think of many for my own inspiration as a priest. Many holy men have shown me a path to holy priesthood and humble service. Maybe you can recall your patron saint whose namesake you took at Confirmation? Do you still invoke their help and prayers?
     Today reminds us that holiness and saintliness is possible, even in our own day-in-age. In all honesty, holiness is what we are made for, as we are all called to be saints and “holy as your heavenly Father is Holy”. (Matthew 5:48 – 1 Peter 1: 15-16) Alone, holiness is impossible. However, “with the Lord is salvation” and we have the help of those who have achieved this call and received their reward. We also have the help of our own family and friends who have died and gone ahead of us. Tomorrow is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. Those who have died have lived their lives and receive their own reward. We pray for them, as we pray for all the poor souls in purgatory, and they pray for us who have yet to attain final things. We are so blessed and our Catholic faith and traditions bring so much hope and inspiration for all of us. Please join me in calling upon St. James and all of our patron saints to assist us in living holy lives and praying for our beloved deceased. Our Memorial Mass this year will be on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 PM.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra historia de pesca

“Después de esto, tuve una visión de una gran multitud, que nadie podía contar, de toda nación, raza, pueblo y lengua. Estaban de pie delante del trono y del Cordero, vestidos con túnicas blancas y con palmas en las manos. Y gritaban con voz potente: ‘La salvación viene de nuestro Dios, que está sentado en el trono, y del Cordero’”. (Apocalipsis 7, 9-10)
     ¡Feliz solemnidad de Todos los Santos! ¡Qué ocasión tan gloriosa para celebrar a los hombres y mujeres santos que nos han precedido y que han mostrado a todos los creyentes el camino hacia la santidad! ¿Qué santo te inspira más? Como sacerdote, puedo pensar en muchos que han sido fuente de inspiración para mí. Muchos hombres santos me han mostrado el camino hacia un sacerdocio santo y un servicio humilde. Quizás tú recuerdes al santo patrono cuyo nombre elegiste en tu Confirmación. ¿Sigues invocando su ayuda y sus oraciones?
     Hoy nos recuerda que la santidad es posible, incluso en nuestros días. Siendo sinceros, para eso hemos sido creados: todos estamos llamados a ser santos y a ser “santos como es santo su Padre celestial” (Mateo 5, 48; 1 Pedro 1, 15-16). Por nosotros mismos, alcanzar la santidad es imposible. Sin embargo, “del Señor viene la salvación”, y contamos con la ayuda de aquellos que han respondido a este llamado y han recibido su recompensa. También contamos con la ayuda de nuestros familiares y amigos que han fallecido y se nos han adelantado en el camino hacia la eternidad. Mañana celebraremos la Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos. Nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido han terminado su vida terrenal y esperan recibir su recompensa eterna. Oramos por ellos, así como por todas las almas del purgatorio, y ellos interceden por nosotros, que todavía peregrinamos en este mundo y aún no hemos alcanzado la plenitud de la vida eterna. ¡Qué bendecidos somos! Nuestra fe católica y nuestras tradiciones nos brindan tanta esperanza e inspiración. Los invito a unirse a mí para invocar a Santiago Apóstol y a todos nuestros santos patronos, pidiéndoles que nos ayuden a vivir vidas santas y que intercedan por nuestros queridos difuntos. Este año, nuestra Misa en memoria de los fieles difuntos se celebrará el jueves 5 de noviembre a las 5:30 p. m.

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