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 – 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

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
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, April 29, 2026

Another Fishing Story

“Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps”. (1 Peter 2:20-21)
     Patience is never easy. In fact, it is one of the most difficult virtues we are called to live as a Christian, as a Catholic. And then St Peter also says to be patient when suffering. It seems he is asking for a miracle, even the impossible. However, he also gives us a perfect example in Jesus Christ.
     It is hard to accept sometimes, but even when we are doing good or trying to do something good, it is not accepted well. We may be trying to help our children or grandchildren understand something in a new way or through a different view. We might be trying to do something new and others don’t see the value in it, or they may resist any type of change, even if it is something good. How do we respond? We look to Jesus and ask for the gift of His grace in patience, His endurance in supporting us in our trials and sufferings for the good of others. If we don’t turn to Jesus, we only get frustrated, angry or resentful towards anyone who is preventing our efforts. Then, our trying to do something good and worthy, even holy, becomes an obstacle and an occasion of sin. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” (1 Peter 2:22) This is the very next line in the reading mentioned above calling for patience.
     Jesus did not allow any resistance to the good He was sent to accomplish, primarily salvation, to deter Him from what the Father had sent Him to do. What deters us from doing good? Who or what makes us most impatient, makes us suffer most? This is what we take to Jesus and we have faith He will give us the grace we need to persevere in any and every situation. Patience is a virtue, because it helps us to grow in holiness, closeness to Jesus and ultimately to heaven. This week, we pray together to be patient, even if and when we suffer. And that we look to Jesus to show us the way.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra historia de pesca

“Amados: Si soportan con paciencia el sufrimiento por hacer el bien, esto es una gracia delante de Dios. Pues para esto han sido llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por ustedes, dejándoles un ejemplo para que sigan sus huellas.” (1 Pedro 2:20-21)
    
La paciencia nunca es fácil. De hecho, es una de las virtudes más difíciles que estamos llamados a vivir como cristianos, como católicos. Y luego san Pedro también dice que debemos ser pacientes cuando sufrimos. Parece que está pidiendo un milagro, incluso algo imposible. Sin embargo, también nos da un ejemplo perfecto en Jesucristo.
     A veces es difícil aceptarlo, pero incluso cuando estamos haciendo el bien o tratando de hacer algo bueno, no siempre es bien recibido. Puede que estemos intentando ayudar a nuestros hijos o nietos a entender algo de una manera nueva o desde una perspectiva diferente. Tal vez intentamos hacer algo nuevo y otros no ven el valor en ello, o pueden resistirse a cualquier tipo de cambio, incluso si es algo bueno. ¿Cómo respondemos? Miramos a Jesús y pedimos el don de su gracia en la paciencia, su fortaleza para sostenernos en nuestras pruebas y sufrimientos por el bien de los demás. Si no acudimos a Jesús, solo nos frustramos, nos enojamos o guardamos resentimiento hacia cualquiera que esté obstaculizando nuestros esfuerzos. Entonces, nuestro intento de hacer algo bueno y digno, incluso santo, se convierte en un obstáculo y en ocasión de pecado. “Él no cometió pecado, ni se encontró engaño en su boca.” (1 Pedro 2:22) Esta es la siguiente línea en la lectura mencionada anteriormente que nos llama a la paciencia.
     Jesús no permitió que ninguna resistencia al bien que fue enviado a realizar, principalmente la salvación, lo desviara de lo que el Padre le había encomendado. ¿Qué nos desvía a nosotros de hacer el bien? ¿Quién o qué nos hace más impacientes, nos hace sufrir más? Esto es lo que llevamos a Jesús y confiamos en que Él nos dará la gracia que necesitamos para perseverar en cualquier situación. La paciencia es una virtud, porque nos ayuda a crecer en santidad, en cercanía a Jesús y, en última instancia, hacia el cielo. Esta semana, oremos juntos para ser pacientes, incluso si y cuando sufrimos. Y que miremos a Jesús para que nos muestre el camino.

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