Offertory
Offertory , noun
[Latin offertorium the place to which offerings were brought, in Late Latin offertory: compare French offertoire.]
1.
The act of offering, or the thing offered. [Obsolete or Rare] — Bacon
2.
(a) (Roman Catholic Church) An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.
(b)
(Roman Catholic Church) That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
(c)
(Roman Catholic Church) The oblation of the elements.
3.
(a) (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
(b)
(Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.) The offerings themselves.