July 9, 2009 (ST. LOUIS) - An SSM Health Care documentary on the legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, "Continue Courageously," has been selected to screen in competition at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Tuesday, July 21 at the Tivoli Theatre in University City, Mo. The showing, which will mark the premiere of "Continue Courageously," is set for 5 p.m.

Since 1872, the ministry begun by Mother Odilia Berger has provided health care to countless Americans. Since, generations of Sisters have spent their lives caring for others. Today, only a handful of Franciscan Sisters of Mary, the sponsoring congregation of SSM Health Care, remain in SSM's hospitals. "Continue Courageously" tells the story of their life, their work and message to those that will follow in their footsteps.

How to get tickets:
Tickets are $10 each; $8 for students with valid and current photo ID and for Cinema St. Louis members with valid membership cards. Advance tickets are on sale at the Tivoli Theatre box office (5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday). Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets can also be purchased in advance and online at http://www.landmarktheatres.com/tickets/. There is a $1 per-ticket service charge. Tickets can be picked up at the Tivoli box-office window. Bring the credit card that you used to purchase the tickets and the confirmation number. Cinema St. Louis member and student discounts can only be obtained in person at the box office because ID is required.

The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase is an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis and serves as the area's primary venue for films made by local artists.

Click here to watch the documentary trailer.

For more information:

• About the Continue Courageously documentary: Chris Sutton, SSM Health Care, 314-994-7886, or chris_sutton@ssmhc.com
• About the Franciscan Sisters of Mary: Sandy Ashby, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, 314-768-1880, sashby@fsmonline,org