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
April 2026

For priests in crisis

Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

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Call to Action

February 2023

February is the month of the heart. Midway through the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is a reminder to be a sign of Jesus’ love in our daily lives.

How can we do this? Here are a few holy “heart” thoughts. 💕
…serve others kindness
…be gracious in caring
…respond to others with dignity and respect
…bless each other with charity
…trust in God’s love more
…be a light of love
…appreciate God’s loving graces
…love in simple ways
…love is in peace-giving
…have an open heart

We get to choose..
…to be love every day
…to sacrifice for others’ well-being
…to forgive deeply
…to accept better
…to inspire by hidden deeds
…to welcome a stranger
…to share compassion
…to be a trusting heart
…to be generous of spirit
…to be a heart beat of faith-lived

Let us share this gift of February …all 28 days.
With much love shared and hands folded with a prayer heart that says “Thank you Jesus”. Amen.

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Pray for Peace in every human heart.

Latest Entries

Heart to Heart 25th Anniversary Party

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In Memory of Bishop Rene Valero

Mar 23, 2019 | News & Events

In memory of... good priest, a fine person and great friend who enjoyed sharing in Heart to Heart Ministry. Let us all be loving kindness ... just as Bishop Valero lived this great gift every day of his life. In February, Sr. Ave Clark was interviewed by Tony Rossi...

Reflection: Joy in Lent

Mar 19, 2019 | Heart Reflections

What comes to mind when you think about Lent? Ashes. Sacrifice. Crucifixion. Penance. Fasting. Sin. Joy? St. Benedict told his monks that during Lent they should look forward to Easter "with joy and spiritual longing." True joy is a deep down conviction that...