Father George Targonski, Administrator

Father George Targonski was born in Sayreville, NJ and grew up as a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish. He attended St Stan's parish school and St. Mary's High School (now Cardinal McCarrick High School) in South Amboy. He received his B.A. in Physics from Rutgers with a minor in music. His work experience prior to becoming a priest includes teaching physics and math, working as an Electronics Engineer and a Parish Music Director. After completing theology studies at Seton Hall he was ordained in 2002. His past assignments include St Cecilia's, Iselin and Our Lady of Mt. Virgin, Middlesex.
 

Father Dominic Perunilam, Parocial Vicar

Fr. Dominic is new to our parish and diocese - He arrived from India in February, 2010. He has been a priest for 25 years. Fr. Dominic has a BA is in Philosophy and Theology from St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary in Vadavathoor, India. He also secured a Master’s Degree in Theology from the Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Alwaye, India.

Since his ordination to Priesthood on January 1, 1985, Fr. Dominic has served in several parishes in the Diocese of Pala. He has been serving for the last 7 years in the Mission Diocese of Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh. From 2007 until now, he was the rector of the minor Seminary, where young men prepare for continued studies on the road to priesthood. 

Deacon Frank Yuhas, Pastoral Associate

Deacon Frank Yuhas was born in Fords NJ.  In 1964 he met his wife Kristine at John F Kennedy High School in Iselin New Jersey. They graduated together in 1966 and were married in October of 1969.  They have two sons Jonathan and Christian.

Frank served as a rifleman with the 25th infantry division in Viet Nam in 1968.  He received and honorable discharge in 1970 and began a 23 year career with the elevator constructors. Local #1 NYC.

Deacon Frank began working as the St. Matthew as the parish Youth Minster in 1992. and continued in that ministry for the next 12 years.  In 1994 He became the director of the RCIA.  In 1998 he became a Pastoral Associate.  In 2000 he completed his certification as a Spiritual Director and began serving the parish in that capacity.  He was ordained a Deacon on June 9th, 2007,

Deacon Frank studied undergraduate religious studies and Philosophy at Felician College, Lodi NJ,  In 2000 Deacon Frank received a Graduate Certificate as a Retreat Director and Spiritual Direction from Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska.  He interned as a Spiritual Director at the Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune NJ.
In 2001 he completed the “Marriage Institute” at the department of Cannon Law, Catholic University, Washington DC.  In 2004 Deacon Frank received a Graduate Certificate in Parish Life and Administration from the Loyola Institute of Ministry, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana.  Deacon Frank completed his diaconate studies in theology in 2007 from the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey.

Deacon Frank is a lifelong New York Yankees fan.  He enjoys listening to vintage blues music.  He and his son Christian also enjoy raising Japanese Koi in a back yard pond complete with a waterfall.  The family also enjoys the company 2 King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, “Buddy and Izzy.
 

Amigo the Dog

Fr. Joe's pet is part of the parish family.

Mrs. Eileen Sullivan, School Principal

Mrs. Sullivan has been in Catholic education her entire educational career, first as a teacher for twenty years and for the last eight years as the principal of Saints Mary and Elizabeth Academy in Linden. She has a long list of accomplishments, including the formation of an active Father's club, piloting an educational intervention program for low-achieving students, refurbishing science and computer labs and raising funds from private and public sources. Mrs. Sullivan is committed to the principles of Catholic Education, the formation of the whole person, educational excellence and a Christ-centered curriculum.