offertory

offertory is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of offering, or the thing offered. [Obs. or R.] Bacon. Bp. Fell.

[2] An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.

[3] That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.

[4] The oblation of the elements.

[5] The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.

[6] The offerings themselves.

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