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Meaning of offertory

- The act of offering, or the thing offered.
- An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.
- That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
- The oblation of the elements.
- The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
- The offerings themselves.

Crossword clue for offertory

- Church giving