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 March 2026

For disarmament and peace

Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

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

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Snowmen Visit Amityville Motherhouse!

Dec 8, 2020 | News & Events

Visiting Motherhouse of Amityville Dominicans dressed as Snowmen and bringing homemade goodies. During pandemic sisters in Motherhouse stayed in rooms to social distance. Snowmen (include Sister Ave, OP) stayed outside dancing, waving and singing. Sisters waved from...

Sunshine Chat: The Heart of a Loving Yes

Nov 29, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Sunshine Chat: Choices

Nov 23, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Do We Make Choices or Do Our Choices Make Us? https://youtu.be/H_OdfMw7CwU

Sunshine Chat: The Little Dandelion

Nov 23, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Reading of The Little Dandelion from Heart to Heart Parables. https://youtu.be/GH4gXXKF7j0

Sunshine Chat: The Very Last Leaf

Oct 31, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone, welcome to my Sunshine Chat. Today I’d like to read you a story about the Very Last Leaf. See if you can see yourself as that leaf. I hope you enjoy it and will share with your friends! Have a blessed weekend! https://youtu.be/YvMJxBRyKto

The Christopher’s Interview of Sister Ave

Oct 29, 2020 | News & Events

Sister Ave Clark on Tapping Into Holy Courage During Challenging Times – Light One Candle – the blog of The Christophers. Read and listen to Sister Ave Clark’s interview with Tony Rossi from The Christopher’s about her book A Heart of Courage.