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
October 2026
For mental health ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Call to Action
September 2026
September~~
We think of changes in the weather
Leaves on the trees so green
Getting ready for slow color changes
We humans too~~
think of changes we can share to
make life better for one another
Day by day slowly we find ways to
change for the better .
Such as ….
…a better attitude
…an open heart
…an extended hand with a good deed
…an extra kind word
Let us welcome
this September by
being Jesus’ Love incarnate
in our daily …
…prayers we each can offer in consolation
like a shining leaf on the trees of life
…actions of being an apostle of love
especially for those in need
…challenges where we learn to trust
the Lord is always with us
September…
brings us to a new month that also welcomes
a new season…Autumn
What will you be doing this September that
shines your light with joy and hope,
peace and compassion?
Let your light shine and be a leaf of faithfulness
on your Tree of life.
Pray for Peace in every human heart.
Latest Entries
Kindness
Jesus’ Ministry here on earth was full of kindness. A kindness that was full of … …mercy and justice …peace and reconciliation …respect and dignity …listening and caring deeply Ahhhhh~~~ What a wonderful humble and holy way to live. How will you ( me too) be extra...
Peace and a Love for God’s Creatures: Sister Ave Clark’s Inspiring Story by Kristin Dunn
"Sunshine for 16 years and now Sundance for almost 6 have taught me a lot about being centered in compassion, forgiving in sincere ways, and being oh-so full of joy and hope too. Oh we all should be so grateful for the small moments of life." SISTER AVE CLARK, OP...
Interview with The Christopher’s about Sister Ave’s new book: Hold on to Love
Tony Rossi interviews Sister Ave about her book, "Hold on to Love" for the Light One Candle, the blog of The Christophers in June 2026. Read or listen to the interview on the Christophers’ website....
Life’s Fragile Moments
We all have our “fragile” moments in life. Be they for ourselves, someone we know, or our feelings about the conditions of the world community. God’s love is always there, giving you (me too) …courage to live with …sustenance for life’s journey …hope to embrace...
Mary Magnificat Retreat. 2026-02-07
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Heart to Heart Ministry at American Martyrs Church. Women with a Magnificat Heart Retreat with Guest Speaker Patti McDonald, and Musical Guests Alverlis and Ana. https://youtube.com/shorts/MUA2pbNVqak?feature=share
Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat Series
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









