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

Prepare Ye the Way!

As we begin the sacred season of Advent, we invite you to journey toward the birth of Christ with renewed hope and anticipation. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of prayer or insights to share, the reflections in the booklet are a gentle guide to living Advent intentionally. Download the PDF and let it accompany you through these four weeks of joyful expectation.

Click Here to View

Papal Prayer Intentions for December 2025

For Christians in areas of conflict

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

Call to Action

May 2023

May. A Month of Graces

We begin the month with the Feast Day
of St. Joseph…a humble and trusting soul
given the blessing of being Jesus’ earthly father,
We too are given the grace to follow Jesus.
What an example St. Joseph gives to us…
…to trust daily in God’s ways
…to live life in sincere and caring ways
…to share our goodness in humble and kind ways
As May continues as the Month of Mary…
We realize how this holy family cherished their faith
and the journey it had in their life.
We too can cherish how Mary lived her Magnificat
of magnifying God in her life.
Let us too magnify the Lord…
…where friendships understand better
…where distractions need not destroy our peace
…where humble “servant hood” is seen as a positive way
of sharing God’s love
…where “stewardship” is responsible and life-giving for all
…where trust is shared in daily ventures

May our prayer time this month of May be one that
reflects the simplicity, trust and love of Mother Mary and St.Joseph. Amen.

Previous Calls to Action

Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Sunshine Chats: Courage

Aug 28, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone! Welcome to a Sunshine Chat about COURAGE! We all need some of that these days, don‘t we! After listening, feel free to leave me a comment or two. Have a great weekend! “Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.” -- Nelson Mandela...

Sunshine Chats: Gift of Compassion

Aug 21, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Welcome to my second Sunshine Chat! Today I will be talking about the Gift of Compassion. “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life...

Introducing: Sunshine Chats – Gift of Kindness

Aug 14, 2020 | Sunshine Chats

Hi everyone! Welcome to my first Sunshine Chat. Today I will be speaking about The Gift of Kindness. How can we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. Please share this post with your friends! Have a great week. God Bless!...

Wonderful Hope Conference Calls

Aug 12, 2020 | News & Events

Dear Friends, As we all anxiously await a return to normalcy while doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19, Sister Ave and friends of Heart to Heart Ministry began gathering weekly, virtually, via phone conference calls. The 30-minute calls started in late...

COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

Jul 31, 2020 | Heart Reflections

For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety, We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are facing...

Gospel Living… is Being Radical

Jul 29, 2020 | Heart Reflections

... Gospel Living... for life issues caring for unborn, young, elderly disabled, disadvantaged for voting rights, human rights for climate change environmental concerns of safety good education for all healthcare for all better housing for those in need Against death...