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
August 2026

For evangelization in the city

Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Call to Action

November 2024

November …the month of “gratitude”.
What are you grateful for…
…family
…community
…health
…faith lived-well

November like the leaves changing colors
teaches us to accept and let go,
so we see the promise of every new moment.

Perhaps November with its’ crisp breeze and deeply
felt spirit of hope and renewal gives us that deep
holy reminder that we are meant to be the
sacred word of gratitude for one another .

Who are you grateful for…and why?
What wonderful act or deed will you share today that someone
will feel deeply grateful for?

Let us give wondrous holy meaning to life’s journey~~~
Be grateful for…
…sunshine and joy
…breezes of comfort
…moments of giving-thanks
…prayers of compassion

Happy Month…of being ever so “grateful”.

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

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