of·fer·to·ry 
/ˈɑ:fɚˌtori, Brit ˈɒfətri/ noun
plural of·fer·to·ries /ˈɑ:fɚˌtori, Brit ˈɒfətri/ noun [count] 1 or Offertory a : the offering of bread and wine to God as part of the Communion ceremony during a Christian church service
b : a verse from a psalm that is said or sung at the beginning of the Offertory 2 a : the part of a Christian church service during which offerings of money are collected
b : the music played or sung during an offertory
b : a verse from a psalm that is said or sung at the beginning of the Offertory
b : the music played or sung during an offertory
