Our group has over fifty members and meets at 10:30 am every Monday at the Presbytery. We are among the parish's most important "works of mercy", assisting the disadvantaged across Blackburn, Blackburn Nth., Forest Hill and East Burwood. The work is often challenging, but strongly supported via the State Office of the “Vinnies” in Box Hill. Our gospel oriented activity covers emergency food, clothing, furniture and other material assistance to all in need, plus a weekly bread run, visiting the sick and frail, and support for asylum seekers and refugees. Patrick Danaher is the Chair for this group.