offertory: Meaning and Definition of

of•fer•to•ry

1. (sometimes cap.) the offering of the unconsecrated elements that is made to God by the celebrant in a Eucharistic service.
1. the verses, anthem, or music said, sung, or played while the offerings of the people are received at a religious service.
2. that part of a service at which offerings are made.
3. the offerings themselves.