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)

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, October 5, 2025

Another Fishing Story

“If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95:8)

     This past week I had listening sessions several different times. This was an opportunity for me to listen to any concerns or questions parishioners may have. I have been here for 3 months and these have been amazing months. I cannot express how happy and content I am here at St James. I am also very grateful for the people who came to the listening sessions and spoke support, asked questions and expressed concerns.
     As I was praying with the readings for this weekend, I read the Psalm Response and the words “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts”. My heart has listened and I want to respond to the Lord and serve you all worthily. I pray that all of our hearts remain open and receptive to where God is leading us. In the coming weeks, I will put together a list of the topics discussed at the listening sessions and the responses given. You are all so very dear to my heart and I pray every day for all of you. One of the gifts the Holy Spirit offers a priest on the day of his ordination, is a deep love for the flock, the people he will be sent to serve. Even if I have not had a chance to know you personally, I still love you and am praying for you.
     One of the things I heard at the listening sessions that we all agreed upon is that, change is hard. Jesus preached and He challenged the “status quo” or the norm for the Jews in His day. The changes Jesus was looking for was a change of heart. When our hearts are fixed on Him, on His love and compassion, we know He is going to take care of us, no matter what comes, what changes around us. Together let us keep our hearts focused on Jesus, and know that He is with us always. May we all grow together, learn together and receive the love Jesus has for us now, in this time, in this place. May our hearts be united to Jesus. In His heart, we are always united, we always find courage and hope and the faith we need to follow as disciples.

In Jesus- Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown


Otra Historia de Pesca

"Ojalá hoy escuchen la vox del Señor, no endurezcan su corazón." (Salmo 95,8)

     Esta semana pasada tuve varias sesiones de escucha en diferentes momentos. Fue una oportunidad para que yo pudiera escuchar cualquier inquietud o pregunta que los feligreses pudieran tener. Llevo tres meses aquí, y han sido meses maravillosos. No puedo expresar cuán feliz y contento estoy aquí en St. James. También estoy muy agradecido por las personas que vinieron a las sesiones de escucha y ofrecieron su apoyo, hicieron preguntas y expresaron sus preocupaciones.
     Mientras oraba con las lecturas de este fin de semana, leí la respuesta del salmo y las palabras: "Si hoy escuchan su voz, no endurezcan el corazón." Mi corazón ha escuchado, y quiero responder al Señor y servirles dignamente. Oro para que todos nuestros corazones permanezcan abiertos y receptivos a donde Dios nos esté guiando. En las próximas semanas, prepararé una lista de los temas discutidos en las sesiones de escucha y las respuestas dadas. Todos ustedes son muy queridos para mí, y rezo por ustedes todos los días. Uno de los dones que el Espíritu Santo ofrece a un sacerdote el día de su ordenación es un profundo amor por el rebaño, por el pueblo al que se le enviará a servir. Aunque no haya tenido la oportunidad de conocerlos personalmente, igual los amo y estoy orando por ustedes.
     Una de las cosas que escuché en las sesiones de escucha, en la que todos estuvimos de acuerdo, es que el cambio es difícil. Jesús predicaba y desafiaba el "status quo" o la norma para los judíos de su tiempo. Los cambios que Jesús buscaba eran cambios del corazón. Cuando nuestros corazones están fijos en Él, en su amor y compasión, sabemos que Él va a cuidarnos, sin importar lo que venga, sin importar lo que cambie a nuestro alrededor. Juntos, mantengamos nuestros corazones enfocados en Jesús, y sepamos que Él siempre está con nosotros. Que todos crezcamos juntos, aprendamos juntos y recibamos el amor que Jesús tiene para nosotros ahora, en este tiempo, en este lugar. Que nuestros corazones estén unidos a Jesús. En Su corazón, siempre estamos unidos, siempre encontramos valor y esperanza, y la fe que necesitamos para seguir como discípulos.

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