Shepherds, Angels, Holy Families, God Bearers, Magi, and Baptized of St. James “Today Christ is born, today the Savior has appeared; today the angels sing on earth, the archangels rejoice; today the upright shout out for joy: Glory be to God on high, Alleluia! This is the evening prayer antiphon for the Feast of the Nativity, may it be as true for us this Christmas as it has been for the last two millennia! The “Christmas Season” includes the Feasts of the Nativity,...  continue reading

Faithful Stewardship at St. James I want to thank everyone involved in the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe last Sunday. Those that participated in the Mass, the dancing and the dinner. We all enjoyed a wonderful Mariachi band that played after the 10:30 Mass, during the 12:30 Mass and at the dinner. They were a wonderful musical and prayerful gift to our parish. Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! Viva! Viva Cristo Rey! Viva! The St. James Financial Report for last fiscal...  continue reading

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Everyone is invited join our parish celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday December 8th at the 12:30 pm Mass followed by a dinner and dances in the KCHS Old Gym. The actual Feast Day is on December 12th which celebrates Mary’s appearance to St. Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531. On October 12, 1945, Pope Pius XII, decreed Our Lady of Guadalupe to be "Patroness of all the Americas." This image of “Santa Maria” is in our...  continue reading

 Advent with St. James Today we begin a new liturgical year. The Advent Wreath in the church and in your homes helps mark the “waiting and watching time” through the first liturgical season of the church year. This is a critical part of our Christian journey, as it allows us to more deeply align our hearts and minds with Christ and enter more fully into the paschal mystery. It is important to remember that the waiting we experience now during this time of preparation...  continue reading

Faithful Stewardship at St. James St. James parishioners are encouraged to spend time in prayer reflecting on our call to be grateful stewards. A ministry description booklet is available in the Gathering Space that gives a brief explanation of ways you can serve in our parish and community. Please complete the St. James Stewardship Commitment Form and return it in the collection basket or at the office. The stewardship form is an invitation to choose new ways to serve and to recommit to...  continue reading

Stewardship: A Grateful Response to God’s Love A few years ago, I attended a Stewardship Conference presented by the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. These four pillars stewardship were explored: HOSPITALITY, PRAYER, FORMATION AND SERVICE.  Every parishioner is invited to experience, witness and live the stewardship way of life in response to their baptismal call to discipleship. Individually, each baptized person is called to give of time, talent and treasure to...  continue reading

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations through prayer, invitation, and education. During Vocation Awareness Week, please pay that young people in today’s culture will hear and respond to God’s call. And do your part to encourage them to consider the priesthood and consecrated life! Visit our website gidiocese.org to learn about vocation promotion, discernment and...  continue reading

“The Lord and giver of life” Bishop Hanefeldt wrote an article titled “The Lord and giver of life” on page 4 of the November/December edition of the West Nebraska Catholic. The Bishop’s letter to the Diocese of Grand Island concerning the two upcoming ballot measures on the issue of abortion is available in the Gathering Space. There are also handouts with specific information about both ballot measures. - Hurricane Disaster Relief Collection October...  continue reading

Diocesan Appeal: Frequently Asked Questions How does the appeal support my local parish? • The Diocesan Appeal helps pay for the work of ministries that provide invaluable support to parishes like ours but also essential ministries throughout the Diocese that serve our youth, our young adults, our families, our seminarians, and our active and retired priests. In the last four years the diocese has helped secure over $250,000 in grants that directly benefited 12 parishes. How does...  continue reading

2024/2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal “Together on Mission” Commitment Weekend October 12/13, 2024 Last week you received a letter from Bishop Hanefeldt in the mail. This year’s appeal theme, “Together on Mission,” is very timely to our call as members of the body of Christ to come together and move the mission of our Church forward. The Diocese of Grand Island covers over 42,000 square miles in Central and Western Nebraska. It includes nearly 70 parishes, 8...  continue reading