P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

Comment: Depending on the day, or time of year, the Priest says one of the followings:

Form A

First Reading - Old Testament, or NT letters

L: Reads from Scripture, after which is said:

C: Thanks be to God.

The psalmist or.......

P: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life. Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal. If, however, the Offertory Chant is not sung, the Priest may speak these words aloud; at the end, the people may acclaim:

C: Blessed be God for ever.

P: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

P: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

A: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass..