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 12,2026:

Monday - 
     7:30am (KCHS Chapel):  +Jean Howard 
   Tuesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): Carolina Torres-Rico
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Gene and +Agnes Smedra
Wednesday - 
   
 7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): Souls of Purgatory  
     12:00 pm (St. James): +Shirley Bonk  
Thursday - 
     
8:15 am (St. James): John and Geraldine Theis 
Friday - 
 
   7:30 am (KCHS Chapel): +Donna Zimmer 
     8:00 am (St. James): +Peggy Choplin 
Saturday - 
   8:00 am (St. James): +Patsy Parkinson 
   5:00 pm (St. James): +Maria del Socorro and +Rico Izaguirre
Sunday - 
    8:30 am (St. James): For the Intention of Our Parishioners 
   10:30 am (St. James): +Russell Vincent Lowe
   12:30 pm (St. James): No Mass Intention 

Another Fishing Story

Sunday, October 18, 2026

“We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father” (1 Thes. 1:2)
    
What a wonderful celebration of Octoberfest we had last weekend at St. James. We saw fewer people because of the nicer weather, but it was still a fantastic and fun-filled day for all who attended. I said many times on Saturday and Sunday, it is not about the money we make or the amount of people we get in the door, it is about thankfulness and fellowship with all who are in attendance.
     We as a staff want to thank all who helped in making this day so special. Many hands make light work for everyone, and we had many hands helping. A special thank you to our Octoberfest committee members who have spent many hours in preparation for the event and made sure all of the details were taken care of. I also want to thank our Octoberfest chair, Lisa Hartman. We tried to find a co-chair and had no luck, but Lisa stayed focused and managed the whole thing on her own, with the help of her husband John and the other committee members. Thank you, Lisa, for all your tireless hours and dedication to our parish and community.
     And last but certainly not least, thank all of you who attended and supported the Octoberfest celebration in many ways. We are Blessed beyond measure as a parish and God continues to prove His love and care for us as we grow closer to His Son Jesus.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra historia de pesca

“Damos gracias a Dios siempre por todos ustedes, recordándolos en nuestras oraciones y dando gracias sin cesar, teniendo presente la obra de su fe, el esfuerzo de su amor y la firmeza de su esperanza en nuestro Señor Jesucristo, delante de nuestro Dios y Padre” (1 Tes. 1:2)
     Qué maravillosa celebración de Oktoberfest tuvimos el fin de semana pasado en St. James. Vimos menos personas debido al buen clima, pero aun así fue un día fantástico y lleno de diversión para todos los que asistieron. Lo dije muchas veces el sábado y el domingo: no se trata del dinero que recaudamos ni de la cantidad de personas que entran por nuestras puertas, sino de la gratitud y la convivencia con todos los que nos acompañan.
     Como personal de la parroquia, queremos agradecer a todos los que ayudaron a hacer de este día algo tan especial. Muchas manos hacen que el trabajo sea más ligero para todos, ¡y tuvimos muchas manos dispuestas a ayudar! Un agradecimiento especial a los miembros del comité de Oktoberfest, quienes dedicaron muchas horas a preparar el evento y se aseguraron de que todos los detalles estuvieran atendidos. También quiero agradecer a nuestra presidenta de Oktoberfest, Lisa Hartman. Intentamos encontrar a alguien que compartiera con ella la responsabilidad de la coordinación, pero no tuvimos suerte. Sin embargo, Lisa se mantuvo enfocada y logró organizar todo por su cuenta, con la ayuda de su esposo, John, y de los demás miembros del comité. ¡Gracias, Lisa, ¡por todas esas horas de trabajo incansable y por tu dedicación a nuestra parroquia y comunidad!
     Y, por último, pero ciertamente no menos importante, quiero agradecerles a todos los que asistieron y apoyaron la celebración de Oktoberfest de tantas maneras. Somos una parroquia bendecida más allá de toda medida, y Dios continúa demostrando su amor y cuidado por nosotros mientras nos acercamos cada vez más a su Hijo, Jesús.

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