St Mary of Immaculate Conception, Bedford Ohio

09/07/2026

Labor Day Mass -- 9:00 AM

09/07/2026

Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Key Details
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026.
Meaning: It is a U.S. federal holiday that honors American workers.
Season: It marks the unofficial end of summer. People often celebrate with cookouts, parades, and trips.

09/07/2026

Fr. Joe, Fr. Mrosso and the staff of St. Mary parish wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

Please note—there will be a 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary on Labor Day, Monday, September 07, 2026.

The parish office will be closed Monday, September 7th, for the holiday!

09/06/2026

LABOR DAY Mass tomorrow - 9:00 AM

09/06/2026

On September 6, the Catholic Church and other Christian traditions remember Saint Onesiphorus and the Prophet Zechariah.Saint

Onesiphorus: Mentioned in the New Testament by Saint Paul in his second letter to Timothy, he was a loyal disciple who bravely searched for Paul in Rome and refreshed him during his imprisonment.Prophet

Zechariah: Celebrated in various calendars (such as the Roman Martyrology and Vatican commemorations) on this day, he is known as the last of the Minor Prophets and played a key role in encouraging the Jewish exiles to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, September 6 also commemorates the Miracle of the Archangel Michael at Colossae and the Holy Prophet Zacharias (father of John the Baptist).

09/05/2026

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY

How People Observe It
Volunteering: Giving time to local food banks, shelters, or community groups.
Donating: Contributing funds or goods to charitable organizations.
Spreading Awareness: Promoting social responsibility and global solidarity through education or social media.

09/04/2026

Bedford Class of 1976
50th Class Reunion
includes Fr. Ed Estok, presently at St Albert the Great

2-Day Labor Day weekend
RSVP by September 05, 2026

EMAIL: [email protected]
FB: BHS Class of 1976, Bedford, Ohio
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=BHS%20Class%20of%201976%2C%20Bedford%2C%20Ohio

Bedford High School Class of '76:
Here are some reminders for this weekend-Friday, September 4 at 7 pm
Meet and Greet
Glenwillow Grille, Solon, Ohio - this is a non-ticketed, no RSVP-required event.
Saturday, September 5 at 6 pm
Main Event
This is a ticketed / registration-required event - St Albert the Great, North Royalton, Ohio. Attendees will receive an email with additional information early next week

09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

September 3 is the feast day of Saint Gregory the Great, a pope and Doctor of the Church.

Saint Gregory the Great
Who he was: Pope from 590 to 604 and the first monk elected to the papacy.
Key role: Guided the Church through war, plague, and poverty with great wisdom and care.
Legacy: Reformed church liturgy and promoted Gregorian chant.
Patronage: Patron saint of musicians, teachers, singers, and choir boys.