The priest didn't wear the rose vestments on Guadete Sunday because he didn't like them?
Exactly my reaction. He sounds a bit over-precious and pampered.
When so many people are struggling to survive, with loss of jobs and businesses I believe it would be dishonourable for him to accept such an offer.
Having money to spare, you are very blessed. Why don’t you have a quiet word with him about how people suffer for lack of real needs. It might wake him up to reality. I heard from my friend who raises money for the Indian orphans that they are presently in grave need.