"when religious texts are sung well, greater religious devotion is inspired: souls are moved...and with a warmer devotion kindled to piety than if they are not so sung." - St. Augustin (from Confessions)

"To sing is to pray twice."

While St. Augustin was wary of the consequences of improper use of music in the liturgy, he also was aware of music's ability to draw the faithful into closer devotion to God: (Regarding the hymns sung in the church of St. Ambrose) “The music surged in my ears, truth seeped into my heart, and feelings of devotion overflowed” - St. Augustin (Conf. 9.6)

At St. Augustin's Church we seek to serve the liturgy and bring adoration to the Most Blessed Sacrament through music. 

Additional Information can be found on the navigation links at the top of this page. Please join us in worship of our Lord!

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Music for Weddings & Funerals

Click the links below for additional information regarding music for Weddings & Funerals
​Weddings  Music for the Sacrament of Marriage
Funeral Masses Music for Funerals
Concerts and other Non-Liturgical Musical Activities at St. Augustin and the Diocese: 

Musical Events at St. Augustin

Please click here to check out musical events and concerts that are scheduled for the Parish.

Contact The Music Ministry:
“Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.” ~ Saint Augustin
St. Augustin Parish
​www.staugustin.org
545 42nd St
Des Moines, IA
​50312