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

June 2023

Bloom Where You are Planted

Plant your mind in good will thoughts
Plant your heart in loving ways
Plant your spirit in peace giving actions

Let the soil of your life be free from…
…gossip
…indifference
…grumbling
…selfishness

Sprinkle your garden of life each day with…
…faithfulness
…kindness
…patience
…a forgiveness that is genuine

May your life be seasoned with…
…family and friends
…neighbors and strangers
….God at the center

Put your life in the sunshine of June… and welcome Summer…
…giving service to those in need with respect
…being a sincere listener
…accepting yourself and others as a reflection
of the Creator’s love.

….and the greatest …is to love and to be love…

Previous Calls to Action

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Be Creative!

Sep 20, 2019 | News & Events

We are GOD’S WORK OF ART… and called to be the CREATIVE person we were meant to be. Come to Sister Ave’s “Brunch Retreat” November 12th from 9:45 to 11:30, and DISCOVER/EXPERIENCE/CELEBRATE your inner creativity with Sister Mary Anna Euring,OP (Artist &...

Sr. Ave Clark, OP, 3/4th Party, August 10, 2019

Aug 15, 2019 | Media

Hope you attend some Heart to Heart Bagel and coffee prayer days

Jul 15, 2019 | Media

Summer Hearts

Jul 15, 2019 | Heart Reflections

Those lazy, hazy days of summer are here. Some of us get to slow down to enjoy the summer sun, sand, beach, pool, and family activities while others have to continue working with no relief in sight! Whatever you do this summer, let your summer heart burn with love...

In Memory of Sr. Therese Ezelius, O.P.

Jul 4, 2019 | News & Events

Sr. Therese Ezelius, O.P. A dear O.P. sister friend passed away in April of this year. She and some sisters at our Motherhouse would meet occasionally and play cards. And boy did they gamble with joy!! No money...just for the fun of seeing who would win. The winner...