Which comes first?

[mystified]

Today our pastor again elevated the host, then pronounced the words of consecration. He did this again with the chalice. Isn’t this backward?
Of course, as Mass attendance shrinks in this parish, those remainng are accustomed to him marching around the church with his rock star mic during the sermon, and sitting down for the closing prayers. And maybe they are now accustomed to him removing vestments where ever he happens to be; today placing them in a planter on the church patio. Note to the bishop, No he didn’t kneel.

 

[John_Lilburne]

Today our pastor again elevated the host, then pronounced the words of consecration. He did this again with the chalice. Isn’t this backward?
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After the offertory procession the instructions in the Roman Missal are:
“The priest standing at the altar, takes the paten with the bread and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, says …” The prayer “Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation …” is inaudible if there is an offertory song, may be audible if not.

Similarly with the chalice, after the wine and water are added to it.

Of course the proper elevation happens after the words of consecration: "Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you.
“He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and genuflects in adoration.”
(From The Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, 1985, pages 545.)

If the priest is having this elevation before the words of consecration then it indicates a mental illness, which the bishop should be advised of.

 

[Robo40]

Today our pastor again elevated the host, then pronounced the words of consecration. He did this again with the chalice. Isn’t this backward?
Of course, as Mass attendance shrinks in this parish, those remainng are accustomed to him marching around the church with his rock star mic during the sermon, and sitting down for the closing prayers. And maybe they are now accustomed to him removing vestments where ever he happens to be; today placing them in a planter on the church patio. Note to the bishop, No he didn’t kneel.

Is the Priest Elderly? From my experience I have notice that several of the older priests I have met can be a little forgetful. Tending to do things they normally wouldnt. Or is his behaviour willfull?

 

[mystified]

No the priest is not elderly, maybe fiftyish. He says and does a lot of other curious things. The bishop has not responded to queries about these things from anyone I know.