The preparation of the gifts of bread and wine at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Also the time when ushers collect alms from the congregation.

the Offertory typically includes the following:

• Offertory Sentence

• Offertory Antiphon

• Offertory Anthem

• Offertory Hymn

• Offertory Prayers

• Orate Fratres

• Prayer over the Gifts

During the offertory, the servers assist with the preparation of the altar and collection of alms.