"A Quiet Moment" is the title of this sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz of Ontario, Canada.

The first thing one notices as you view the piece is the warmth. Some notice the warmth of Saint Joseph as he cradles both the Blessed Mother and her Child in his arms. Others notice the care with which the Blessed Mother cradles her Child - and the peace of the Child Jesus in His mother's arms.

This statue is seen in Saint Paul Church in Elton, Louisiana.

At one time, the baptistry was located at the rear of the main aisle of church. This was not a good area for a baptistery, so the area was "condemned" and a piece of granite placed on the font. As it turns out, this served as a very nice pedestal for "A Quiet Moment". Parishioners, and in fact all who have seen the piece, remark about the simplicity and straightforward humanness of the statue.

The source of light above the statue has been modified. A soft pink spot light gives the piece a warm glow to the statue, which has been in place since late spring, 1997.