Offertory (noun)

A collection of money or gifts for a religious purpose, especially one made during a church service.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french offertoire, from late latin offertorium, from latin offerre "offer".

Examples:

1. He placed a ten-dollar bill in the offertory plate as it was passed.
2. The offertory was taken up, and the choir sang a hymn.
3. The priest was collecting the offertory during the mass.
4. The offertory was used to fund various charities supported by the church.
5. The amount of money collected in the offertory each week varied greatly.