The Serra Club of Owensboro is sponsoring an essay contest on the subject of religious vocations; the topic is "Why would God call me to a religious vocation?"

The contest is open to all students in grades 7-12 attending Catholic Schools in Daviess County. The competition will be by grade level. Each participating school will determine the best essays submitted by class. A maximum of three from each class can be submitted for judging.

The essays will be finally judged by a panel with Fr. Joe Mills, Serra Chaplain, who will determine winners and runners-up.

The essays must be typed and of approximately 250 words in length. Forward the essays to Fr. Joe Mills, Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, Ky. 42301 before March 1, 2002.

Each first place winner will receive $50; second place winners receive $25.

Essays will be read by authors at Serra noon luncheon on March 3, 2002 at Settle Memorial Church building, corner of 4th and Daviess Sts., Owensboro.

For information, contact Marti Castlen, 1-270-683-9627.