Heart to Heart Ministry
An Extra Tablespoon of Love!
Sister Ave Clark, O.P.MA.MS.MPS.
Certified Pastoral Counselor
Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, NY
Amityville Dominican Sisters
Mission Statement
We Dominican women religious, called to be signs of joy and hope, commit ourselves to incarnating the Gospel, deepening our life of prayer, searching for Truth, discerning the needs of the Church and ministering to the people of God.
Heart to Heart Ministry is a reflection of this mission statement by inviting people to participate in spiritual programs …heart to heart.
Behold my children, the heritage I leave you… have Charity one for another, guard Humility… make your treasure out of Voluntary Poverty…..
– St. Dominic
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.
– St. Catherine of Siena
Papal Prayer Intentions for
July 2026
For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Call to Action
October 2025
October …a mission to bring in a new season~~
Many leaves of color and shapes all created by the Lord
Leaves of …
…kindness
…joy
…heart-peace
…deep caring
Pumpkins arriving in October bringing the
bright color of orange to …
…inspire goodness to be share
…challenges to bring a spirit of harmony
…smiles to be tender-hearted with compassion
…share light within to be ever so comforting and caring
Oh October …so full of a mission to be Jesus’ love
…gathering with a prayerful heart
…serving one another with joy and respect
…holding up our hearts with an Autumn time of love
…bestowing blessings galore in a variety of good ways
Pray for Peace in every human heart.
Latest Entries
A Muffin… and A Cup of Love Women’s Retreat – February 10, 2024
A Women's Brunch Retreat, A Muffin… and A Cup of Love, was held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at American Martyrs Parish, Bayside, New York with guest Christian Musician Alverlis. The retreat was attended by 175 Women of Faith singing with wonderful joy… 🎶...
Sunshine Chat: Everyday Ideas!
Sunshine Chat: Where will you put your light?
Sunshine Chat: Reflections for the New Year 2024
Embark on “A Pilgrimage of Light” This Advent and Christmas with Sister Ave Clark
Tony Rossi interviews Sister Ave for the Light One Candle, the blog of The Christophers in November 2023. Listen to the interview on the Christophers’ website....
Sunshine Chat: How do you set things right in life?
Artists Hearts
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.
-Romans 12:6
Sunshine’s Faith Corner
Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah.
-Psalm 150:6
Pictures & Videos
We love because he first loved us.
-1 John 4:19







