Offertory
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) The oblation of the elements.
(2): ( n.) An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.
(3): ( n.) The act of offering, or the thing offered.
(4): ( n.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
(5): ( n.) The offerings themselves.
(6): ( n.) That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]
Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Offertory'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/o/offertory.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia [3]
In the Roman Catholic Church a portion of the liturgy chanted at the commencement of the eucharistic service, also in the English the part of the service read during the collection of the alms at communion.
