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 – 12:00 pm 

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

* 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 - 12:00 pm - No 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, June 1, 2025

Capital Improvement Abundant Catch

     I want to gratefully draw your attention to the first page of the bulletin. I am thankful for our generous donors! We have paid all the current capital improvement expenses. The donations received over the current expenses will be used for ongoing capital improvement projects.

Fishing with St. James

   “Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: "Holy Father, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, … Father, they are your gift to me.” (John 17:20-21a, 24a)
     These words of Jesus that we hear this Sunday are from “The Prayer of Jesus” that is the conclusion of what is called “Last Supper Discourses” or “Jesus’ Farewell Discourse” in the Gospel of John chapters 14-17. We always read from this “Farewell Discourse” during the last Sundays of Easter.
     This year, this section of John’s Gospel has a deeper meaning for me as it is my time to say farewell to St. James Parish after 16 years of your being a gift of the Father to me! It is a time of profound gratitude, deep-grief and great hope for me. I pray for you and the whole church, that we may continue to be one with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I will pray with you as I preside at my final Eucharistic Liturgies next weekend, June 7-8. The Feast of Pentecost also happens to be my 41st anniversary of ordination.
     My gratitude, grief and hope especially extends to Sr. Catherine Bones who is also departing on June 30. We began ministry together when Sr. Catherine said yes to working at St. James nine years ago. She has been a blessing, gift and grace to me and the parish in so many wonderful ways!
     I will continue as pastor of St. James until June 30, 2025. I still have two weddings, and a quinceañera planned here. I will be available for funerals, pastoral needs and emergencies. During this time, I will be moving out of the parish rectory at 7 Sioux Lane and visiting my new parishes: St. Joseph in Broken Bow, St. Anselm in Anselmo, and Sacred Heart in Sargent. I still have some vacation time and plan to spend it with my mom in Cozad,

I am Joseph you brother, 
Fr. Joseph Hannappel

 


Pesca Abundante de Mejoras Capitales

     Quiero dirigirles con gratitud la primera página del boletín. ¡Agradezco a nuestros generosos donantes! Ya hemos cubierto todos los gastos de mejoras capitales. Las donaciones recibidas se utilizarán para proyectos de mejoras capitales continuas.

Pescando con St. James

     “No ruego solo por estos, sino también por todos aquellos que creerán en mi por su palabra. Que todos sean uno, como tú, Padre estas en mi y yo en ti. Que ellos también sean uno en nosotros, para que el mundo crea que tú me has enviado …, Padre, ya que me los has dado.” (Juan 17:20-21, 24)
    Estas palabras de Jesús que escuchamos este domingo provienen de la “Oración de Jesús”, que es la conclusión de los llamados “Discursos de la Última Cena” o “Discurso de Despedida de Jesús” en el Evangelio de Juan, capítulos 14-17. Siempre leemos este “Discurso de Despedida” durante los últimos domingos de Pascua.
     Este año, esta sección del Evangelio de Juan tiene un significado más profundo para mí, ¡ya que es el momento de despedirme de la Parroquia de St. James después de 16 años de ustedes ser un regalo del Padre para mí! Es un momento de profunda gratitud, profundo dolor y gran esperanza. Rezo por ustedes y por toda la Iglesia, para que sigamos siendo uno con el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo. Oraré con ustedes al presidir mis últimas liturgias eucarísticas el próximo fin de semana, 7 y 8 de junio. La fiesta de Pentecostés también coincide con mi 41.º aniversario de ordenación. 
     Mi gratitud, dolor y esperanza se extienden especialmente a la Hna. Catherine Bones, quien también se marcha el 30 de junio. Comenzamos nuestro ministerio juntas cuando la Hna. Catherine aceptó trabajar en St. James hace nueve años. ¡Ha sido una bendición, un regalo y una gracia para mí y para la parroquia de muchas maneras maravillosas!
     Continuaré como párroco de St. James hasta el 30 de junio de 2025. Aún tengo dos bodas y una quinceañera planeadas aquí. Estaré disponible para funerales, necesidades pastorales y emergencias. Durante este tiempo, dejaré la rectoría parroquial en 7 Sioux Lane y visitaré mis nuevas parroquias: St. Joseph en Broken Bow, St. Anselm en Anselmo y Sacred Heart en Sargent. Aún dispongo de tiempo de vacaciones y plano pasar tiempo con mi madre en Cozad

Yo soy, José tu Hermano
Pd. José Hannappel

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