Thank you for publishing the Sept. 2 article “Balloons over sacraments?” concerning safety for parishioners.
The article raises an issue that is not well understood or attended to in many of our churches. I would like to add perfumed incense and perfumes in general as products that should not be allowed in our churches.
Many places of business, professional groups, and others have banned such products for 40 years or more. I continue to suffer from the effects of exposure to a highly perfumed incense from more than six months ago. Fortunately, the church responded positively to my expressed concern. However, my personal health continues to be affected.
Our churches should always be safe havens for parishioners. This requires knowledge, planning, commitment, education, and monitoring.
M. Bara
Vancouver
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