Justin and Mallory met through the young adult community at Saint Brigid Parish - where we will all be celebrating their mass! In October 2023, they were volunteering at the church's bi-monthly food pantry serving the unsheltered and happened to be paired up for the coffee station. Justin took the lead in continuing to seek out time for one-on-one conversations over the coming weeks... By December, the pair were participating in a consecration to Mary bible study and started to appreciate each other's devotion to the faith. In January 2024, Mallory invited Justin for a weekend camping trip with a small group of friends where they spent time hiking, talking, and looking at the stars. About a month later, Justin asked Mallory on a date and she said, "Let me think about it...". Justin was very patient and confident Mallory would come around to the idea. He was right. In no time at all, the two were spending mornings at daily mass, regularly praying rosaries, and even ended up volunteering for childcare ministry as a team. On weekends, they both love to be outside and can often be caught at the beach playing volleyball, walking on the boardwalk, or at the zoo with friends!