(1):
(n.) The oblation of the elements.
(2):
(n.) An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.
(3):
(n.) The act of offering, or the thing offered.
(4):
(n.) The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
(5):
(n.) The offerings themselves.
(6):
(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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