NOTE D.
OFFERTORY CRUETS
Spread the finger towel on the altar at the epistle corner. Place the dish and cruets on it.
Bow when the priest comes towards you.
You now present the cruet of wine with your right hand; if you are taught to kiss it, do so on the side, taking care to keep your head erect and not to breathe on the wine.
Next you (kiss and) present the cruet of water with your right hand, receiving the wine back in your left hand.,br>
Receive the water in your right hand; place it on the dish; bow to the priest, and retire to the credence to put down the wine.
Now return to the altar, lift the dish and cruet in your left hand, and arrange the towel on the altar. Bow to the priest and wash his fingers; he will place the towel after tuse on your left arm. Bow and put everything on the credence.
If the Orate Fratres has to be answered before you get back to your place, kneel down where you are to make your response.
NOTE E.
ABLUTIONS.
When the priest makes the sign of the cross with the chalice before drinking the Precious Blood; or, if there have been Communions, when the tabernacle is closed; take the cruets from the credence andstand below the predella. When the priest extends the chalice, go up, (bow), pour some wine, (bow), turn around and go alongside the altar. Bow as the priest comes, pour some wine, then pour some water -- with your right hand if you can easily change hands with the cruets. Then bow and retire.
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