A Big Contributor?

In the current published financials of St.Agnes parish we find this:

“Contribution from St. Agnes to Archdiocese of NY 1,250,000”

That’s a remarkably large amount from a parish – as its 2015-16 financial report reveals – so deeply in the red. And that’s in addition to the Cardinal’s appeal and the Archdiocesan assessment. Perhaps an explanation is in order?