Manner of Doing the Offertory

[HaroldA]

In the Roman Rite is their any variation in the manner of doing the offertory, that is in the sequence of the steps?

Almost always unfolds the corporal at the beginning of the offertory rites, takes the paten with the host and says the prayer for the bread, pours wine into the chalice adds water and says the prayer for the wine.

Are there variations on this sequence?

 

[edward_george]

In the Roman Rite is their any variation in the manner of doing the offertory, that is in the sequence of the steps?

Almost always unfolds the corporal at the beginning of the offertory rites, takes the paten with the host and says the prayer for the bread, pours wine into the chalice adds water and says the prayer for the wine.

Are there variations on this sequence?

The only variation I can think of is if there’s a deacon, in which case the deacon is pouring the wine and water usually while the priest is saying the prayer over the bread.

-Fr ACEGC

 

[japhy]

The current General Instruction of the Roman Missal describes the Offertory thus, for Mass without a deacon:

1. When the Universal Prayer is over, all sit, and the Offertory Chant begins (cf. no. 74).

An acolyte or other lay minister places the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal on the altar.

1. It is desirable that the participation of the faithful be expressed by an offering, whether of bread and wine for the celebration of the Eucharist or of other gifts to relieve the needs of the Church and of the poor.

The offerings of the faithful are received by the Priest, assisted by the acolyte or other minister. The bread and wine for the Eucharist are carried to the Celebrant, who places them on the altar, while other gifts are put in another suitable place (cf. no. 73).

1. The Priest accepts the paten with the bread at the altar, holds it slightly raised above the altar with both hands and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord God). Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal.
2. After this, as the minister presents the cruets, the Priest stands at the side of the altar and pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water). He returns to the middle of the altar and with both hands raises the chalice a little, and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord God). Then he places the chalice on the corporal and, if appropriate, covers it with a pall.

If, however, there is no Offertory Chant and the organ is not played, in the presentation of the bread and wine the Priest may say the formulas of blessing aloud and the people acclaim, Blessed be God for ever.

1. After placing the chalice on the altar, the Priest bows profoundly and says quietly, In spiritu humilitatis (With humble spirit).
2. If incense is being used, the Priest then puts some in the thurible, blesses it without saying anything, and incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. While standing at the side of the altar, a minister incenses the Priest and then the people.
3. After the prayer In spiritu humilitatis (With humble spirit) or after the incensation, the Priest washes his hands standing at the side of the altar and, as the minister pours the water, says quietly, Lava me, Domine (Wash me, O Lord).
4. Returning to the middle of the altar, and standing facing the people, the Priest extends and then joins his hands, and calls upon the people to pray, saying, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren). The people rise and make the response May the Lord accept the sacrifice, etc. Then the Priest, with hands extended, says the Prayer over the Offerings. At the end the people acclaim, Amen.

For Mass with a deacon, the GIRM instructs:

1. After the Universal Prayer, while the Priest remains at the chair, the Deacon prepares the altar, assisted by the acolyte, but it is the Deacon’s place to take care of the sacred vessels himself. He also assists the Priest in receiving the people’s gifts. After this, he hands the Priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, By the mystery of this water, etc., and after this presents the chalice to the Priest. He may also carry out the preparation of the chalice at the credence table. If incense is being used, the Deacon assists the Priest during the incensation of the offerings, the cross, and the altar; and after this the Deacon himself or the acolyte incenses the Priest and the people.