The priest greets the people, calls Orémus, and reads the day’s Offertory antiphon, then uncovers the chalice.
the priest prays silently
The priest turns and asks for prayer. The server answers for everyone, naming what the sacrifice is for.
Postea osculatur Altare, et versus ad populum extendens, et iungens manus, voce paululum elevata, dicit:
The priest kisses the altar, turns to the people, spreads and joins his hands. The priest raises his voice only for the words “Oráte, fratres” and says the rest silently.
priest
priest:
Minister, seu circumstantes respondent: alioquin ipsemet Sacerdos:
The server answers, or those present. If there is no one to answer, the priest says the response himself, saying meis — my — for tuis.
server
server:
Sacerdos submissa voce dicit:
The priest says Amen in a low voice.
in a low voice
priest:
The day’s prayer over the gifts, said silently — only its ending is heard: Per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.