PRESS RELEASE
Woonsocket, September 02, 2017
Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island Presents –
You are cordially invited to the first “Little Rose Fundraiser,” at Savini’s Pomodoro
Italian Kitchen & Bar with Hosts Mitch & Roger Savini, 476 Rathbun St., Woonsocket,
RI 02895, on Saturday, October 28, 2017, 11am – 4pm.
The Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island continues to honor Marie-Rose Ferron
during this year of the 81st Anniversary of her death, a well-known, documented,
bedridden Mystic, Stigmatist and Ecstatic of Woonsocket with a large U.S., Canada
and International following. Many found consolation and healing through her prayers
and sacrifices during her lifetime (1902-1936) and still find great comfort today by
praying her Novena, being inspired by her piety and virtues, and visiting her
Precious Blood Cemetery gravesite.
The event includes: A family style chicken dinner, viewing of the 1989 EWTN
interview by Mother Angelica with Jeanne Savard Bonin, Canadian nurse, teacher
and author of “A Stigmatist – Marie-Rose Ferron”; an informal talk on Little Rose
by David P. Ethier, President, Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island; testimonies
by devotées of healings attributed to Little Rose; displays of her habit, clothing,
’mementos’ and personal belongings; and, a visit to Precious Blood Cemetery
gravesite. We will be doing the same as at least 1,000 people who visit her grave
every year – experiencing tremendous solace and healings in their needs.
The proceeds are going towards a permanent home in Woonsocket for:
‘The Chapel of Thorns,’ (designed and built by her cousin, Rose Myette, under the
direction of Little Rose); an extensive collection of Little Rose’s ‘mementos’;
an office to greet visitors who stopover to the center; a book nook; a place for
quiet reflection; to help Little Rose be better known and loved in Woonsocket,
Rhode Island and in the world!
Tickets are $25.00/per person and available the first week of September at:
Savini’s Pomodoro Italian Kitchen & Bar, 476 Rathbun St., Woonsocket
Timeless Antiques, 91 Main St., Woonsocket
Scituate Chiropractic Center, 6 Village Plaza Way, North Scituate
Burrillville Chiropractic Center, 1991 Victory Hwy., Glendale
Carmella’s Coiffures, 643 St Paul St., North Smithfield
If unable to attend, individual donations are gratefully accepted to support
purchase of our new home. The Foundation is hoping for devotées from
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, the event offering a great
opportunity to strengthen participation within wider community.
Contact: David P. Ethier, President, Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island,
P.O. Box 3441, Woonsocket, RI 02895, 401-568-0349, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Website: roseferronfri.org or Facebook: Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island
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