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 – 8:15 am with KCHS

Friday – 8:00 am

St. James Rosary Times

 Rosary and Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Tuesdays at 5:45 pm in the church

Rosary
Thursdays at 7:30 am 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 - Weekday Mass
Wednesday -12:00 Noon - Weekday Mass
Thursday - 8:15 am - KCHS Weekday Mass
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, February 9, 2025

  

"Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!"   

   This year’s theme for the observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Feb. 9) offers an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. Married couples are invited to recall the promises that they made to each other on their wedding day. This exchange of consent “is the indispensable element that ‘makes the marriage” (CCC 1626). Couples are invited to meditate on how they live out their marriage promises in their daily lives. This annual observance is also an opportunity for spouses to reflect on how they have either grown together or drifted apart since their wedding day. It can be an occasion to consider anew how they can choose to grow and recommit to loving and honoring their spouse.
   I am also aware that observing this day often brings many memories and feelings to people whose marriages have ended through death or separation. Each experience is unique, and the Lord’s mercy is great! To those who experience this form of pain and loss, we offer our compassion and support.
   This week’s bulletin insert lists the 59 couples in our parish who are married 50 years or longer and the 17 couples registered at St. James who were married in 2024. I offer my congratulations and blessings to everyone who lives this great sacrament in love and fidelity. Resources for marriage enrichment can be found at the United States Catholic Bishop’s website: usccb.org
   Prayer for Married couples: Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of married couples so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church: look with kindness on them. Renew their marriage covenant, increase your love in them, and strengthen their bond of peace so that, with their children, they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 Peace in Christ from your “Local Pastor”

Fr. Joseph Hannappel

 

 

 

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"Matrimonio: fuente de esperanza, manantial de renovación. ¡Busque un amor duradero!"

Es el tema de este año para las celebraciones de la Semana Nacional del Matrimonio (7 al 14 de febrero) y el Día Mundial del Matrimonio (9 de febrero) ofrece una oportunidad para centrarse en la construcción de una cultura de vida y amor que comienza con el apoyo y la promoción del matrimonio y la familia. Se invita a las parejas casadas a recordar las promesas que se hicieron el día de su boda. Este intercambio de consentimiento “es el elemento indispensable que 'hace el matrimonio” (CCC 1626). Se invita a las parejas a meditar sobre cómo viven cumplir sus promesas matrimoniales en su vida diaria. Esta celebración anual es también una oportunidad para que los cónyuges reflexionen sobre cómo han crecido juntos o se han distanciado desde el día de su boda. Puede ser una ocasión para considerar de nuevo cómo pueden elegir crecer y volver a comprometerse a amar y honrar a su cónyuge.
   También soy consciente de que observar este día a menudo trae muchos recuerdos y sentimientos a las personas cuyos matrimonios terminaron por muerte o separación. ¡Cada experiencia es única y grande la misericordia del Señor! A quienes experimentan esta forma de dolor y pérdida, les ofrecemos nuestra compasión y apoyo.
   El boletín de esta semana enumera las 59 parejas de nuestra parroquia que están casadas desde hace 50 años o más y las 17 parejas registradas en St. James que se casaron en 2024. Ofrezco mis felicitaciones y bendiciones a todos los que viven este gran sacramento en amor y fidelidad. Se pueden encontrar recursos para el enriquecimiento matrimonial en el sitio web de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos: usccb.org
   Oración para parejas casadas: Dios todo poderoso y eterno, has bendecido la unión de los matrimonios para que reflejen la unión de Cristo con su iglesia: míralos con bondad. Renueva su pacto matrimonial, aumenta su amor por ellos y fortalece su vínculo de paz para que, con sus hijos, siempre se regocijen en el regalo de su bendición. Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen.

Paz en Cristo de parte de su “Pastor en localidad”

Pd. José Hannappel

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St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
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Parish Office Hours

Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 5:00 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