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 2025

For Mutual Coexistence

Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons.

Save the Date

Call to Action

October 2023

Change of Colors
and Autumn arrives
Breezes of God’s love
inviting us to…
…see life anew
…be filled with a renewed spirit
…be open to creative ways of being hope-filled
A new season with a harvest of bright colors
reminding us to…
…share compassion more
…be understanding of differences
…connect with all of creation
October has pumpkins
that make us smile
An opportunity to share…
…lots of joy
…extend welcome with mercy and justice
…center one’s life in God’s way
Oh Autumn~~
Such a delight to be …
…a blessing of Jesus’ love
…a spark of the divine here on earth
…a grace to touch and become
part of Autumn’s message of
God is here… right now. Touch the spirit of Autumn
and you will become part of the message of Jesus’ love.

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Year of St. Joseph: Listening

Apr 24, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

This Year of St. Joseph has me thinking about not just... The importance of listening....but the gift of listening Listening takes time and patience It is good to listen to what we do not fully understand Listening is a quality of openness ...so needed in the world...

Easter Bunnies Visit the Motherhouse

Apr 24, 2021 | Media

Sister Ave Clark, Sundance boy and their baking friends brought Easter treats to the Motherhouse! Background song: Bunny Hop by The Kid's Hits Singers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tujv6Tv79FQ

Sunshine Chat: Awaken Me!

Apr 19, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

Today I’m going to read a poem called Awaken Me! Hope you enjoy it! Have a blessed weekend. https://youtu.be/p6BaLYMx2Q0

Like St. Joseph

Apr 17, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

Like St. Joseph... Let us listen to word of God... and live it Let us be humble... trust in God’s ways Let us be courageous... love without being selfish Let us believe... that faith is best gift one can have Pray to St. Joseph.

Sunshine Chat: Surprise Alleluia

Apr 14, 2021 | Sunshine Chats

St. Joseph’s Talent

Apr 9, 2021 | Thoughts for Meditation

St. Joseph was a carpenter. He took great pride in his work. That is a grace... take pride in all you do. Gifts and talents given to be shared. Be like St. Joseph... share your talents... make the world a better place.