Printing an Excel database in WORD - anyone??

here's what i'm trying to do.... print a directory of home owners with contact info.
i've got all the data entered into a spread sheet, now i cant figure out how to get it all to print.

I know i can set it up by inserting the 'fields' ..... I used to be able to do this using the WORKS programs.... which at the time was very user friendly ... and i know i have done this for my christmas card list... but now, for the life of me i cant recall how to do this.l

I've tried "create Labels" and attempted "mail merge" -- but nothing is working.

A friend of mine suggested ACCESS ...but i honestly have never worked in that program before.

any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Terese

ps --- i most likely wont get to view responses until some time tomorrow, as i'm currently out of town and heading home tomorrow.