Prayer Vigil to Witness to the Sanctity of Human Life and End Abortion
40 Days for Life is a peaceful, coordinated national campaign to bring continuous prayer to local abortion clinics in more than 600 cities across the world. Thanks to all who supported the successful Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign by praying in front of Care Clinic’s late term abortion facility at the Barlow Building, 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. Our parish will continue to support this effort to end abortion by attending Mass on the first or second Saturday of each month at the Churches below and then praying the rosary from 10 am - 11 am, and praying in front of the clinic per the below schedule.
⛪ Our Lady of Lourdes Church June 6, 2026 https://lourdesbethesda.org/ 7500 Pearl St, Bethesda, MD Mass 9:00 AM Prayer at 5454 Wisconsin Ave afterwards
⛪ Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament July 11, 2026 https://blessedsacramentdc.org/mass-times 3630 Quesada St NW, Washington, DC Mass8:00 AM and then 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase
⛪ Holy Cross Catholic Church August 1, 2026 https://hcrosschurch.org/ 4900 Strathmore Avenue Garrett Park MD Mass 8:30 AM and then 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase
⛪ Holy Redeemer Catholic Church https://hrkensington.org/ Sept. 5, 2026 9705 Summit Avenue Kensington MD Mass 8:30 am and then 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase ⛪ St Catherine Laboure October 3, 2026 https://sclwheaton.org/ October 3, 2026 11801 Claridge Rd, Wheaton, MD Mass 8:30 am and then 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase
⛪ St Patrick’s https://stpatricksmd.org/ November 7, 2026 11801 Claridge Rd, Wheaton, MD Mass 9:10 am and then 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase ⛪ St Francis of Assissi https://sfadw.org/ December 5, 2026 6701 Muncaster Mill Road Pray 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase 3:30 and Mass 5:00 pm
The Barlow building is located across the street from the Western Ave. exit of the Friendship Heights metro stop. Paid parking is available in the building at 5454 Wisconsin Ave., free parking at the nearby Amazon Fresh (4-minute walk), and there is plenty of inexpensive, street meter parking nearby. Please do not go alone but bring a friend with you. Please contact Mary Cardoza at 301-509-2372 (marycardoza826@gmail.com) or Deacon Rich at MeyerRS@adw.org if you have questions or need help with directions.
With the total number of abortions increasing since the Dobbs decision, what could be more important than protecting the lives of innocent babies and their mothers from the devasting effects of abortion? If you will not protect them, who will? Women (and former abortionists) report that the prayers and presence of pro-life witnesses at abortion clinics dissuade 75% them from having an abortion. Please help us raise awareness to this issue and save lives in Maryland by praying with us.