Category: Ministries

Kevin Casel – Vice-chair

Kevin Casel has called St James his church home since 2016.He grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and graduated from Loras College.

After many years of living in the
western states, he returned to the Midwest and is a consultant. He is a member of the Knights of
Columbus (past Grand Knight), That Man is You and also serves as an Usher and Eucharistic Minister.
Kevin is honored to be chosen to serve on the Pastoral Council and looks forward to assisting Father Mike by always looking towards the future with the wisdom of the past.
To contact Kevin Casel  call 816-550-8932;

Eddie Baker


Eddie and his wife Lisa have been parishioners here at St. James since 1996. They have 3 grown children
and 1 finishing High School at Liberty.
He is a cantor and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Lisa has been assisting with Summer Bible
School and the Blood Drives for years.
Outside St. James Eddie has been active in Liberty High School Athletics Boosters and Fine Arts Boosters
when not at work for the KCFD. He is honored to have the opportunity to help our parish by serving on
the Pastoral Council.

To contact Eddie Baker call 816-694-3083;

Sherri Porterfield


Originally from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Sherri considers her St. James family to be one of God’s greatest blessings for her life. For 36 years, she taught choral music to middle school and high school students, taught teachers in workshops and directed honor choirs throughout the United States before retiring in 2016.
Since becoming a member of St. James in 2016, she has been involved in the music ministry, playing the piano for Mass and special occasions when needed. She has also served as a member of the Faith Formation ministry and is a member of the Respect Life Ministry. She has facilitated numerous women’s Bible studies, including serving with the Walking with Purpose ministry.
Sherri is very honored to be chosen to become a member of the Pastoral Council. She is passionate about helping everyone to experience the joy of God through the study of His Word and a deeper knowledge of our Catholic Faith and by helping our community to grow through service to others. She looks forward to using the gifts that God has given her to assist Fr. Mike and our church family.