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)
  - Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm
     (every 1st Sunday)

Adoration

Tuesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Christmas Masses

CHRISTMAS EVE

  • 4:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm (Spanish)
  • 8:30 pm 

CHRISTMAS DAY 

  • 12:00 AM (Midnight)
  • 9:00 AM 

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

RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 3:30-4:30 pm
(or by appointment)

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesdays - 12:30 pm - 9:00 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 - 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, December 07, 2025

Another Fishing Story

     Well, the weather is getting colder and it feels a bit more like winter now. I may be the only one happy about the frigid tempsthese days, but I am excited the lakes will be freezing over soon and I can do some ice fishing. The cold mornings also encourage me to walk faster on my morning walk.
     On a more serious note, Advent has begun and we are waiting for the Lord to come. Last weekend I spoke in the homily about the three-fold coming of the Lord. He came in History, He comes now in Mystery, and He will come again in Victory or Glory. It is a wonderful reflection when we notice how our hearts long for the coming of the Lord. Another theme in Advent is the four candles of the Advent wreath that each have a meaning. Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Each week of Advent we can take one of these and pray more intentionally to receive this gift more abundantly in Christ Jesus. How can Jesus’ coming help me to hope more? What peace do I desire from Jesus this Advent? What Joy does Jesus offer me today? How does the love of Jesus help me to love more the people around me? So many ways to patiently wait and pray this Advent.
     This Monday is also a Holy Day of Obligation. American Bishops lifted the obligation for Catholics if a major Holy Day falls on a Monday or Saturday. However, since this Monday is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Patroness of all America, we have been obliged to be at Mass.
There will be several options for Mass this Monday Dec. 8th.

8:15 AM at St James
12 Noon at Hospital Chapel
6 PM at St James

In Jesus - Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra Historia de Pesca

     Bueno, el clima se está poniendo más frío y ahora se siente un poco más como invierno. Puede que sea el único contento con las temperaturas gélidas estos días, pero estoy emocionado de que los lagos pronto se congelarán y podré hacer algo de pesca en el hielo. Las mañanas frías también me animan a caminar más rápido en mi caminata matutina.
     En una nota más seria, el Adviento ha comenzado y estamos esperando la venida del Señor. El fin de semana pasado hablé en la homilía sobre la triple venida del Señor. Vino en la Historia, viene ahora en el Misterio, y vendrá nuevamente en la Victoria o la Gloria. Es una reflexión maravillosa cuando notamos cómo nuestros corazones anhelan la venida del Señor. Otro tema en el Adviento es el de las cuatro velas de la corona de Adviento, cada una con un significado: Esperanza, Paz, Gozo y Amor. Cada semana de Adviento podemos tomar uno de estos temas y orar con más intención para recibir este don más abundantemente en Cristo Jesús. ¿Cómo puede la venida de Jesús ayudarme a tener más esperanza? ¿Qué paz deseo de Jesús este Adviento? ¿Qué gozo me ofrece Jesús hoy? ¿Cómo me ayuda el amor de Jesús a amar más a las personas que me rodean? Hay tantas maneras de esperar y orar pacientemente este Adviento.
     Este lunes también es un Día Santo de Obligación. Los obispos estadounidenses levantaron la obligación para los católicos cuando un Día Santo mayor cae en lunes o sábado. Sin embargo, como este lunes es la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María y la Patrona de toda América, estamos obligados a asistir a Misa.
Habrá varias opciones para la Misa este lunes 8 de diciembre.

8:15 AM en St. James
12 del mediodía en la Capilla del Hospital
6 PM en St. James

 

En Jesús - Por María y José,
Padre 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