You can call it whatever you want but the Gospel IS NOT presented at every Mass.
Not even close.
I did hear ONE “Priest” give the Gospel - once. On TV in the mid-80s.
I left the “Holy Roman Catholic Church” after a series of homilies about — a budget shortfall in the diocese. Then, years later (in the mid-80s) someone showed me the Gospel for the first time in my life. Then I knew what was missing for those 30 years.
The Gospel is read directly from the Bible, with references so anyone who wishes can follow up.
What is NOT presented is the fantasy invented by the Protestants.
I find your story hard to believe. In the 80s Mass had the Liturgy of the Word