THE OFFERING OF THE HOST

The priest takes the cloth off the chalice. Then he holds up a small
gold plate on which is the bread, called the host.

*Take, O holy Father, almighty and eternal God, this spotless host which
I, Your unworthy servant, offer to You for my many sins and for all who
serve You, living and dead. May it help them and me to gain eternal
life.

The priest goes to the right side of the altar. He pours wine and water
into the chalice. Then the priest goes back to the middle of the altar
and raises the chalice.


THE OFFERING OF THE CHALICE

*We offer You, O Lord, this chalice. May it help us and all the world to
gain eternal life. Amen.

The priest goes to the right side of the altar to wash his hands.

Returning to the middle of the altar, the priest bows down and says some
prayers. Then he turns to the people and says the Orate Fratres.

Now the priest prays in a low voice and then in a louder voice he says
the Preface:

Truly, it is right and just that we should at all times and in all