Definition of offertory

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Offertory (n.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.

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Mass :: Mass (n.) The portions of the Mass usually set to music, considered as a musical composition; -- namely, the Kyrie, the Gloria, the Credo, the Sanctus, and the Agnus Dei, besides sometimes an Offertory and the Benedictus..
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) The oblation of the elements.
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) The act of offering, or the thing offered..
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass..
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) The offerings themselves.
Offertory :: Offertory (n.) That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
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