offertory

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The Archdiocese of Chicago also has an online donation page with links to its Universal Offertory Program and Coronavirus Emergency Fund.

From Fox News • Apr. 4, 2020

A Gradual and Offertory for Whitsun by Miguel Teodoro Ferreira displayed Mozartean freshness while bursting into contrapuntal intricacy on the word “Alleluia.”

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2010

The "Theme for Grace" at the Offertory, with a chorus crooning the syllables of "hallelujah," reminded some listeners of mood-setting supper music.

From Time Magazine Archive

The presence of the Credence in the Sanctuary is made necessary by the rubric which directs that the bread and wine shall not be placed on the Altar until the time of the Offertory.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James

After the Divine Service ended, the money given at the Offertory shall be disposed of to such pious and charitable uses, as the Minister and Church-wardens shall think fit.

From The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy by Episcopal Church in Scotland